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Dadjokes

ComedianHariKondaboluperformsinNewOrleans

THOUGHHESUGGESTSINHISRECENTLY RELEASEDCOMEDYSPECIAL,“Vacation Baby,”thathe’scarefulwithsomejokes insomecitiesintheSouth,comedianHariKondabolusayshedoesn’t actuallypullpunches.Especiallynotin NewOrleans.

“NewOrleanshasalwaysbeengood tome,”Kondabolusays.“It’sapretty funplacetobe.”

He’llbeatTheHowlin’Wolfat8p.m Wednesday,May24.KateWilettopens.

Localaudiencesmayremember KondaboluforlaunchingtheTwitter hashtag#BobbyJindalisSoWhitein 2015,asthethen-Louisianagovernor waspreparingtorunforpresident. KondabolutweetedthatJindalwas goingtochooseaminorityrunningmate todiversifytheticket.Thehashtag wentviralintheU.S.andIndia,with Twitterusersquicklypilingonwiththeir ownjokes.“#bobbyjindalissowhitehe askedhisalma-materBrownUniversity toidentifyjustas‘University,’”

jokedTwitteruserShaileeKoranne (@ssshailee)

WhenJindaldroppedout,Kondabolu tweeted,“Thisisthesecondtime BobbyJindalquitarace.”

Jindal’snamecomesuponcein “VacationBaby,”butKondaboluhas movedontonewmaterial.Muchof “VacationBaby”isabouthisexperiencesbecomingaparentduringthe pandemic.Itchangedhisperspective

“Asafather,allofasuddenIamwillingtodowhateverIhavetodotomake money,andnolongerworryingabout sellingout,”hesays.“Iwillselloutas quicklyasIpossiblycanifitmeansmy kidisgoingtobeOK.”

Kondaboluwrotethematerialfor “VacationBaby”inafewmonthswhile hepreparedtostartheadliningagainas pandemicrestrictionseasedlastspring. HereleaseditonYouTube,andalonger versionwithmorematerialisavailable onBandcamp

Inthespecial,hejokesabouthow havingasonmadehimreflectonhis ownlifeandhisparents.Hisparents bothemigratedfromIndiatoNewYork, wherehegrewup.Theybothworked inmedicineandwerenotenthusiasticabouttheideaofhimbecominga standupcomic.In“VacationBaby,”he saysthepandemicwasheartbreaking forhisparents,whofinallygottosee himinasurgicalmask.

Kondaboludidn’tstarthisprofessionalcomedycareerearly.Heearneda master’sdegreestudyinghumanrights

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‘WaitWait…Don’tTellMe’

TheweeklyNPRnewsquizshow recordsanepisodeinNewOrleans. HostPeterSagalisjoinedbyapanelof comediansandwritersincludingHari Kondabolu,MaeveHigginsandMo Rocca.TheguestforNotMyJobisJohn Goodman.At7:30p.m.Thursday,May 25,atSaengerTheatre.Tickets$50$130viasaengernola.com.

attheLondonSchoolofEconomics. Heworkedforimmigrantrightsin Seattlebeforegettingmoreserious aboutcomedy

Jokesaboutimmigration,raceand representationhavealwaysbeenpart ofhisstandupandsegmentshedid on“TotallyBiasedwithW.Kamau Bell.”In2017,hereleasedthedocumentary“TheProblemwithApu,” abouttheIndianimmigrantcharacter whorunsaKwik-E-Marton

“TheSimpsons.”

Kondaboludidn’tobjecttotherebeing anIndiancharacterontheshow,andhe thoughtalotmorecouldbedonewith Apu.Hewantedtoknowwhyitwas voicedbyawhiteman,HankAzaria KondabolusaidApusoundedlike“a whiteguydoinganimpressionofawhite guymakingfunofmyfather.”

Eventually,Azariaacknowledgedthe problemandthetwocomedianshave becomefriends.Azariarecordeda promofor“VacationBaby.”

“Wedidaconversationonapodcastcalled‘CodeSwitch’recently,” Kondabolusays.“Itisaboutour friendship.He’sagreatguy,andhe putalotofenergyintoeducating himselfandotherpeopleaboutrace andprivilegeandwhathelearnedfrom theexperience.Ihopedthedocumentarywouldreachalotofpeople.I don’tknowifitdid.Butsurprisinglyit reachedtheguyIfocusedoninit.It’s prettyfulfillingtoseethisguydoing greatworkintheworld,andithasthis happyending.”

In“VacationBaby,”Kondabolu alsosharesanexchangewithRep AlexandriaOcasio-Cortez.TheNew YorkDemocrattextedhimoutof thebluein2017tosayshelikedhis comedy,wasrunningforCongressand wantedtoworkwithhim.Kondabolu textedback,“Iamprettybusyright

now.”ButOcasio-Cortezkeptin touch.Thenwhenshewonherfirst election,Kondabolurealizedwho shewas

Theyhaven’tworkedtogether,but bothhavelaughedabouttheexchange andleftthedooropen.

“BetweenthatandtheHankAzaria thing,Ithinkalotofthingshavecome fullcircle,”hesays.“Ifeelalotbetter.A fewthingsareoffmyplate.”

In“VacationBaby,”healsotakes onTuckerCarlson’sracialfearmongeringonhisformerFoxNewsshow. Kondabolurecordedhisspecialonly lastsummer,buthiscommentsaged verywell

“Peoplewerelike,‘Ohgod,Iamso happyIsawthisrightatthetimehegot fired,’”Kondabolusays.“Somepeople werelikeyoushouldtakecreditforthis. IreallywishIcould.”

Thecurrenttourisalmostentirely newermaterialhe’sdevelopingfor hisnextspecial,andhe’sgotsome biggertargets:JeffBezosandthe Britishmonarchy.

Kondabolualsoisstayingintownto beonthepanelofaliverecordingof theNPRnewsquizshow,“WaitWait Don’tTellMe.”ThatisattheSaenger Theatreat7:30p.m.Thursday,May25.

Kondabolusaysit’stoughbeing awayfromhisyoungson.Buthehas noillusionsaboutwherethoseworlds willmeet.

“He’snotgoingtofindmefunny,” Kondabolusays.“Tobehonest,when Iwasakid,Iwouldn’thavefoundme funny.Twelve-year-oldmewouldhave beenhorrifiedbythekindofstandupI donow.”

ForticketsandinformationaboutHari Kondabolu,visitharikondabolu.com For“WaitWait…Don’tTellMe,” gotosaengernola.com

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SunnyJain’sbhangrafunkband emergedfromBrooklynandnow tourstheworld.ThegroupcombinesnorthernIndianbhangramusic withhip-hop,rockandjazzfora jamminggroove.At9p.m.Sunday, May28,atTipitina’s.Tickets$20 viatipitinas.com.

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CarlieTrosclair, aNewOrleans-basedartist,haswonaSouth ArtsStateFellowshipforVisual Artsandisincontentiontowin theSouthernPrizeforVisualArts laterthissummer.Trosclair,who specializesinsite-specificsculptureinstallations,isoneofnine fellowsselectedbySouthArts, onefromeachSoutheasternstate thegroupserves.Thefellowship comeswitha$5,000prize.

Louisianalawmakerslast weekstruckdownbillsmaking nonviablepregnanciesandmiscarriagesexemptfromthestate’s near-totalbanonabortion.The billsalsowouldhavealloweddoctorstotreatpregnantpatientsin crisiswithoutfearofcommittinga crimeunderthestate’ssweeping anti-abortionlaws.HB598would haveclarifiedthatsurgerycanbe usedtotreatectopicpregnancies, andHB461wouldhaveexempted miscarriagesfromtheban.

LouisianaHousecommitteepasses employeeprotectionsformedical marijuanausers,nixesothers

THELOUISIANAHOUSELABORCOMMITTEEMAY18NARROWLYADVANCED

ABILL6-5aimedatprotectingpeople usingmedicalmarijuanalegallyfrom beingdisqualifiedfromunemploymentcompensation

HouseBill351byRep.Mandie Landry,aNewOrleansDemocrat, originallysaidthatapersonwho “whoreceivesarecommendation fromanauthorizedcliniciantouse marijuanaforatherapeuticuseshall notbedisqualified”fromunemploymentbenefitsorfilingaworkers’ compensationclaim

addingthatshefoundit“extremely insulting”thatLABIwouldinsinuate otherwise,whichshesaidtheyalso didinapreviousemail.

“Justtomakeitclear,Iwasnottryingtopassalawthatsaysyoucanbe stonedatworkbecausethat’scrazy,” Landrysaid

Louisiana isexpectedtosee ashortageof7,200registered nursesby2025,upfroma shortageof1,845in2020,The Times-Picayunereported.The stateisfacingadeclininghealthcareworkforce,whichmirrorsa nationalnursingshortage.More than100,000RNslefttheworkforcenationallyin2021—during themoststressfultimeofthe COVID-19pandemic.

Butthecommitteeamendedthe billtoremovetheworkers’compensationpieceafterhearingconcerns fromWayneFontanaoftheLouisiana AssociationofBusinessandIndustry, apowerfullobbyinggroupinthe state,abouthowitwouldaffectincidentswhereanemployeedoesshow uptoworkintoxicated.

Landrysaidthatunderthebill anemployeewhoshowedupto workhighwouldstillnotbeeligible foremploymentcompensation,

Rep.KennyCox,aNatchitoches Democrat,offeredtheamendment inhopesofhelpingthebillpass.Cox, aveteran,saidhethoughtthebill wouldhelpveterans,manyofwhom usemedicalcannabisandmany ofwhomexperiencehousingand jobinsecurity.

“Don’tdrivemyguysbackunder thebridge,”hetoldFontana Landrypromisedthecommittee thatshewouldworkwithLABI,Rep LarryFrieman,anAbitaSprings Republicanandworkers’compensationlawyeronthecommittee,and otheropponentsonthebillbefore thefullHousevotesonit.

Rep.LaurieSchlegel,aMetairie Republican,saidshewasonlyvoting forthebillonthatpromise.Schlegel

THENUMBEROFSTATESENATORS WHOVOTEDAGAINSTESTABLISHINGATAXCREDITPROGRAMTO BENEFITANTI-ABORTION “CRISISPREGNANCYCENTERS.” C’EST

RoyceDuplessis,D-NewOrleans,wasthe onlylawmakeroutof37tovoteagainstthe bill.IfpassedbytheHouse,corporationsand peoplewillbeabletoclaimtaxcreditsupto $5,000tocoverasmuchas50%ofadonationmadetoanti-abortioncrisispregnancy centers.Thebillalsoprohibitsthestatefrom regulatingthecenterswhichhavebeenfound tomakefalseclaimsabouttherisksofabortionandrefusetoadministerbirthcontrol.

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andRep.NeilRiserofColumbiawere theonlytwoRepublicanstovotefor themeasure,anditlikelyfacesan uphillbattleintheHouse

Sincemedicalcannabisisstillillegal underfederallaw—despitemost stateslegalizingit—doctorscanonly “recommend,”not“prescribe”it Thecommitteekilledanother bill,thistimealongapartylinevote thatwouldhavemadeitillegalfor employerstoaskaboutacandidate’swageorbenefitshistory duringthehiringprocess.

Andafterfacingresistance fromsomecommitteemembers andLABI,Rep.EdLarvadain,an AlexandriaDemocrat,pulledabill hewashandlingforNewOrleans DemocratAimeeAdattoFreeman thatwouldhavecreatedastatewide paidfamilyandmedicalleaveprograminLouisiana.

Currently,federallawisthat employersmustprovideworkers withatleast12weeksofunpaid leaveina12-monthperiodforthe careofanewborn,careofanew fostercareplacementoradoption, forserioushealthconditionsorto careforanimmediatefamilymemberwithaserioushealthcondition, inadditiontoprovisionsforfamily ofactive-dutymilitary.

HouseBill596wouldhavechanged thatto12weeksofpartialpaidleave tiedtothestate’saverageweekly wagerate.Thosemakinglessthan halfofthataverageratewouldreceive almostalloftheirwages(90%).

Thosemakingmorethanhalfofthat ratewouldreceivethataveragerate Employerswouldhavepaid45% ofthecostofthebenefit,while employeeswouldhavepaid55%. Forexample,thatmeansaworker earning$50,000ayearwouldhave contributed$230ayear,whiletheir employerwouldchipin$200

Thestatewouldhavepaidthe employer’sportionforanyemployer withlessthan25people.Thebill wouldhavecostnearly$33milliona year,accordingtoananalysis.

Thecommitteeheardfromboth smallbusinessowners,cancer patientsandadvocacygroupsin supportofthebill

MaggiePullen,whoownsaonewomanconsultingbusinessinthe NewOrleansarea,saidshehada surgeryforbreastcancerin2018and couldn’taffordtotakeoffworkthesix toeightweeksherdoctorrecommended.Shesaidshewoundupgoing backtoworktwoandahalfweeks afterhersurgery

“Ithadlongtermimplicationsfor mywell-being,anditwasincredibly exhausting,”Pullensaid

StacyRousseloftheLouisiana BudgetProjectreadastatementfrom theLeukemiaandLymphomaSociety thatsaid40%ofworkingcancersurvivorshadtomakesignificantchanges totheiremploymentstatusbecause oftheirillness,includingswitchingto part-timestatusorretiringearly.The societysaidthatnumberwashigher forwomenandpeopleofcolor.

“CancerpatientsinLouisiananeed accesstopaidfamilyandmedical leave,sotheydon’thavetochoose betweentreatingtheircanceror keepingtheirjob,”Rousselread.

ButonceLABIcameoutagainstthe bill,Larvadainsaidtheywereatan “impasse”withthebusinesslobbying groupandwouldworkwiththemona “solution”totrytobringbackthebill

nextyear

Meanwhile,theHousecriminal justicecommitteestruckdowna proposalTuesdaytobanpeople fromcarryinggunsintohospitals, communityhealthcentersand mentalhealthfacilities

NewOrleansDemocratDelisha Boyd,whosponsoredthebill,clarified thatlawenforcementofficers,securityguardsandotheremployeeswith concealedhandgunpermitswould beexemptfromthefirearmban. Sheargueditwasasimplemeasure toprovidea“layerofprotection”for doctors,nursesandotherhealthcare facilitystaffers.

Thestatealreadyprohibitspeople fromcarryinggunsintohospitals,if theyarealreadyprohibitedunder stateorfederallaw.Boydwasseeking toexpandthelawtofurtherapply tomentalhealthcarefacilitiesand otherhealthcarecentersthatarenot technicallyconsideredhospitals.

“Thisisaproactivemeasureto protectinghealthcareworkers andfrontlineworkers,”shesaidat Tuesday’smeeting.

NursepractitionerFreyaZorkspoke infavorBoyd’scommon-senselegislationanddescribedthetraumaof hercolleaguesatacommunityhealth centerhavingagunpulledonthem byadisgruntledpatient.Shesaida patientleftherofficeandapproached acolleagueatthenurses’stationwhile wavingagun.Theaidede-escalated thesituationandescortedhimoutthe doorbeforebreakingdownintears.

Butlawmakersultimatelyvoted 8-5todeferthemeasureafterNRA executiveKelbySeanorandothergun advocatesspokeagainstit,largely presentinghypothetical“goodguy withagun”scenariosanddebating thesemanticsofthephrase“health carefacility.”—KAYLEEPOCHE

Demsdisappearingact doesn’tbodewell forfuturefights

THISWEEKTHELOUISIANA SENATEAPPROVEDSTATE SENATORBETHMIZELL’S SB41,whichmakesdonations toanti-abortion“pregnancy crisiscenters”eligiblefor stateincometaxcredits—but exemptsthecentersfrom regulatoryoversightbythe stateDepartmentofHealth.

OnlyoneDemocratic senator,NewOrleans’Royce Duplessis,votedagainst themeasure.Worsestill,no DemocratspokeagainstitontheSenate floor.AsTheLouisianaIlluminator noted,“therewasnodiscussionofthe billatallbefore”the36-1voteapprovingthebill.Whereweretherestofthe Democratsisatleastasconcerninga questionasisthebillitself.

Underthebillthecreditswouldequal 50%ofeachdonation,withanannual creditcapof$5,000perdonation anda$5millionannualcaponcredits statewide.Creditswouldbegiven onafirst-come,first-servedbasis, butunusedcreditscouldbe“rolled forward”intofutureyears.

Thecredits,whichbeginin2025and endin2030,amounttoagenerous statesubsidyofunregulatedanti-abortion“pregnancycrisiscenters”that intentionallyadvertisethemselvesusing languageparrotingthatofabortionclinics.Theythenattempttodissuadevulnerablewomenfromgettingabortions —andevenfromusingbirthcontrol.

UnlikePlannedParenthoodclinics, thecentersareNOTmedicalclinics, andtheycommonlydisseminate widelydiscreditedanti-abortionpropagandaasifitwereseriousmedical advice.Worse,Mizell’sbillspecificallystatesthateligiblecentersmust affiliatewithatleastone“national organizationforpregnancycenters includingHeartbeatInternational,Care Net,ortheNationalInstituteofFamily andLifeAdvocates.”

Allthreeofthoseorganizationsare faith-basedanti-abortionnetworks. AstheJournalofInternalMedicine putitina2019article,theyseekto “interceptwomenwithunintendedor ‘crisis’pregnanciesanddissuadethem fromundergoingabortion.”

Theanti-abortionindustryisa multi-billion-dollarconcern.Theidea thatthesegroupsneedtheadded sweeteneroftaxcredits—which

are10-to-20timesmoregenerous thantaxdeductions—is,onitsface, ludicrous.Giventhewelldocumented unethicalactivitiesofsuch“crisis centers,”theyneedmoreregulation, notmoremoney

ThatRepublicanswouldprioritize asubsidyforanti-abortionpropagandistsisnotsurprising.Thelackof pushbackfromDemocrats,however, isdeeplydisturbing.Withthestate headedtowardone-partyrulenext yearunderalikelyRepublicanadministration,alarmbellsshouldbegoingoff acrossLouisiana

Forthenextfour—quitepossiblyeight—years,Democraticstate lawmakerswillfindthemselvesatthe forefrontofawaragainsthumanrights anddignitythatisragingacrossthe country.DemocraticGov.JohnBel Edwards,tosomedegree,haskept someoftheworstbillsfrombecoming lawforthepastfouryears.

Already,we’reseeinglegislative attacksontherightsoftransyouth,the broaderLGBTQpopulation,women, BlackLouisianansandhistoryitself. Votingrights,education,healthcare protections,theenvironmentandeven therighttoexistasoneselfwillallbeat risknextyear,particularlyifAttorney GeneralJeffLandrybecomesgovernor.

Atthatpoint,Democraticlawmakers willbealoneinBatonRouge.Andin manyways,thisyear’slegislativesessionisatestrunforthecomingfights.

Sofar,Democratsarefailingeven toengage.

StateSen.RoyceDuplessis wastheonlyDemocrat tovoteagainstanantiabortionpropagandabill inthelegislature. PHOTOBYSCOTTTHRELKELD / THETIMES-PICAYUNE

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Whyisitsohardfor politicianstosay,‘I’msorry’?

WHATISITABOUTPOLITICIANSTHATMAKESTHEMLOATH TOADMITAMISTAKEandofferasincere,unqualified apology?Itamazesmethatsomanyofthemcan’tbring themselvestosay,“Imadeamistake.I’mtrulysorry.”

Forafewdaysthisweek,MayorLaToyaCantrell rankedamongthoseelectedofficialsintoxicatedbythe conceitsofpower.

Tohercredit,Cantrellapologizedforaninsensitive commentsherecentlymadeaboutwomenwhohave becomevictimsofgunviolence.Tohershame,her apologyincludedatypicalpolitician’sdeflectionthat herremarkswere“misconstrued”(read:“blamethe media,notme”)—andherqualifiedmeaculpacame onlyafterbeingcalledoutpubliclyfornotapologizing.

ThestorybehindCantrell’sdilutedapologyisacase studyinpoliticians’pathologicalreluctancetoexpress publicremorse.

Inrecentweeks,theplagueofgunviolenceinNew Orleansreachedanewlevelofhorrorwhenseveralyoung womenweremurdered.Theirviolentdeathsprompted TheTimes-Picayunetopublishafront-pagestoryabout the“trailofmothers”killedbyshooters.

CantrellspokeoutagainsttheviolenceonMay12

afteradoublehomicide claimedthelivesoftwo

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—Ja’DiamondJones,mothertoa2-year-old,and ImaniWilliams

Unfortunately,themayor’scommentsincludedan off-the-cuffremarkthat“whatwehavetounderstand isthatwomenalsoplayaroleinviolentactivityinour city.”Askedtoclarify,Cantrellstressedthatthecases weren’trandom

ShereferredadditionalquestionstotheNewOrleans PoliceDepartmentandremainedsilentovertheensuing weekendasthevictims’familiesfeltthestingofher insensitive—andinaccurate—comment.

OnMonday,May15,Cantrellpivotedbycallingfora “swift,sweepingresponse”totheviolence—butapivot isnotanapology

Finally,onMay17,Cantrellsaidhercommentshad been“absolutelymisconstrued.”Shesaidshehad apologizeddirectlytothefamilies,whoshesaidhad forgivenher.

Thenshepivotedbackto herregalself,proclaiming thatherapologytothefamilies“wasn’twalkinganything back.”Shesaidsheshowed“respect”togrievingfamiliesby“humblingmyselfjustalittlebitmore.”

Cantrellsaidthatwhenshemadethecommentabout womenplayingaroleinviolence,shemeantitfroman “investigativestandpoint,”butshedidnotexplainhow itrelated,specifically,totherecentmurders.

“Ididnotintendtohurtanyoneanddidnotintend tomakelightofthewomenandthefamiliesthatwere impacted.Somyheartjustremainsveryheavy,andI amverysorryforthat,”shesaid.

Weallknowthatpoliticianshavebigegos,andpolitics todayisabloodsport.Perhapspoliticiansareslowto acknowledgeanyhumanweaknessbecausetheyfear theiradversarieswillweaponizeitagainstthem.

That’sashame,becausevotersloveandrespect leaderswho,toparaphraseGen.DouglasMacArthur, arestrongenoughtoknowwhentheyareweak.

Deepdown,Iguessmanypolsarejustinsecure—or worse,cowardly.

MayorLaToyaCantrellspeaksduringapress conferenceonWednesday,March22,2023. STAFFPHOTO BYSOPHIA GERMER / THETIMES-PICAYUNE

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DearReader, THEMILITARYWOMEN’S NATIONALMONUMENTONELKPLACE WASDEDICATEDonMemorialDay1962. Thegraygranitemonumentfeatures bronzeetchingsonallfourofitssidesof womeninuniformsofvariousbranches ofthemilitary.ThatincludestheArmy, Navy,AirForce,CoastGuardand MarinesaswellastheAirForceNurse Corps,AirForceMedicalSpecialist Corps,NavyNursesCorpsand Women’sArmyCorps,orWAC.

Itwascreatedundertheleadership oftheNewOrleanschapteroftheWAC VeteransAssociation,whichaccording totheTimes-Picayunejoinedwith otherlocalmilitarywomen’sgroupsto raise$9,000fortheproject.

CamillaMaysFrank,aretiredWAC Captainandreservist,designedthe monument,whichweighs14,000 pounds.“Onthetopofthemonument willbeabronzeorbrepresentingthe worldandontopofthatthedove

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Atthetimeofitsdedication,Frank saidshebelievedittobethefirst monumentinthenationerectedin honorofwomenwhohaveservedin allbranchesofthemilitary.Previous monumentshadhonoredwomenin individualbranches.

Oneofthoseisjustafewfeetaway, thestatueof“MollyMarine,”bynoted sculptorEnriqueAlférez.Standing onElkPlaceatCanalStreet,itwas dedicatedin1943ontheU.S.Marine Corps’birthday,November10

75YEARSAGOTHISMONTHMARKEDTHEENDOFTHELINEforNewOrleans’fabled streetcarnamedDesire.TheDesirestreetcarline,introducedin1920,wasdiscontinuedonMay30,1948.

Formorethan25years,theDesirelinebeganatCanalStreetandcontinued downBourbonStreetpastEsplanadeAvenue.Thestreetcarthenveeredlefton PaugerStreetandwentdownDauphineStreetfor16blockstoDesireStreet.On thereturntrip,thestreetcartraveledTontiStreettoFranceStreetandFranceto RoyalStreetallthewaytoCanal

TennesseeWilliamswrotehisfamous1947play“AStreetcarNamedDesire” whilelivingat632St.PeterSt.,wherehecouldheartheDesirestreetcarrumble downthetracks.

Asearlyas1940,therewastalkofremovingthestreetcarlinesthatranthrough theFrenchQuarter.“Principalcomplaintagainstthestreetcarshasbeenthat theirvibrationisresponsibleformuchofthepropertydamageinthatpartofthe city,andthattheirnoiseanddifficultyinnegotiatingthenarrowstreets,especiallyduringthebusyhours,undulydisturbstheresidents,”theTimes-Picayune reportedinJuly1940.Detractorsgottheirwishwhenbusesreplacedthestreetcarsin1948

In1967,RTA’spredecessorNewOrleansPublicServiceInc.donatedarestored DesirestreetcartotheLouisianaTouristDevelopmentCommission.Formany years,thestreetcarwasondisplayattheFrenchMarket,thenonthegroundsof theOldU.S.Mint,whereitstayeduntilthe1990s.

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THERE’SNEVERABADTIMETOTRYANEW RESTAURANTINNEWORLEANS,butsummer comeswithafewuniqueincentives It’sa goodtimetoshakeuproutinesandseekout somethingnewwhenthere’stimeoffwork orschool.Restaurantsarechanging theirmenusascrawfishseasontapers off.Andhottertemperaturescallfor snowballs,colddrinksandlighterdishes thatwon’tslowyoudown.

Gambit’sSummerDiningIssueincludes allkindsofrestaurants,fromlocalinstitutions servingCreoleclassicstonewbusinessestrying adventurousthings,andthere’sahighlighton Mediterraneandishes,vegetarianandvegan fareandclassicsummeritems,likesnowballs, burgersandpizza.

Thiseditionfeaturesmorethan200 restaurantsinNewOrleans,Jeffersonand St BernardparishesandtheNorthshore, listedalphabeticallyandincludinginformationaboutthemenu,hoursofoperationand serviceoptions,likedeliveryandoutdoor seatingoptions.Enjoy!Andrememberto tipgenerously

PRICES

Dollarsignsindicatetheaverageprice ofadinnerentree

$1-$10 $ $11-$20 $$ $21andup $$$

14Parishes

8227OakSt.,(504)4207433;14parishes.com

Thefamily-runJamaican restaurantservestraditionaldishes,likejerkchicken andcurrygoat,andspecialties Curryshrimpisserved withchoicesoftwosides, suchasplantains,riceand peas,cabbage,cornbread ormacandcheese.Onthe brunchmenu,ackeefruit andsaltedcodaresauteed withpeppersandonions andservedwithyams, bananas,dumplingsand porridge.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable. DinnerTue.-Sat.,brunch Fri.-Sun.$$

1000Figs

3141PonceDeLeon St.,(504)301-0848; 1000figs.com

Thecozyrestaurant specializesinfalafel,spiced chickenandMiddleEastern smallplates Afalafelsandwichispitabreadstuffed withfourfalafelballs, cucumbersalad,pickled veggies,tahini,zhougand toum Noreservations Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat.$$

AbitaBrewPub

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

AbitaBrewing’spub featuresbeersnotsoldin storesalongwithamenu ofburgers,salads,pastas, entreesandbarsnacks,like friedpickles.AnAndygator cakeisablendofcraband crawfishandisservedwith twofriedredtomatoes toppedwithremoulade.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

LunchTue.-Sun,dinner Tue.-Sat $$

Acropolis

3841VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)8889046,acropoliscuisine com;4510FreretSt.,

(504)309-0069, acropolisonfreret.com

Themenuhighlights GreekMediterranean cuisinewithsectionsfor pizzas,pitawrapsand salads AnAcropolissalad includesromainelettuce, bacon,Romatomatoes, bluecheese,cucumbers, Bermudaonions,kalamataolivesandsunflower seedstossedinbalsamic vinaigrette.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available;outdoorseating onFreretStreet Metairie: Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.Sat.;NewOrleans:Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat.$$

AddisNOLA

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

Addisservestraditional Ethiopiandishessuchas wotsandtibs Aveggie combospecialisaplatter ofredlentils,yellowsplit peas,collardgreens, cabbage,beetsandgreen lentilswithplentyofinjera bread.Reservationsrecommended.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

DinnerWed.-Mon $$

Afrodisiac

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

TheGentillyrestaurant blendsCreole-and Jamaican-inspireddishes. TheJamaicanfriedfish plateisaservingofdrumor catfishservedwithriceand beans,Caribbeancoleslaw andchoicesoftwosides, likemaquechoux,sweet potatoandplantainmash orsmotheredcabbage No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerWed.Sat.$$

Alma

800LouisaSt.,(504)3815877;eatalmanola.com

ThecontemporaryHonduranrestaurantservesan arrayofbreakfastandlunch

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options.Breakfasttacos aremadewithhouse-made corntortillaswithscrambledeggs,roastedpoblano chilies,pepperjackcheese, potatoesandavocado servedwithsalsaandthe optiontoaddchorizo,brisket,porkormushrooms. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.Breakfastand lunchdaily.$$

AncoraPizzeria

4508FreretSt., (504)324-1636; ancorapizza.com

ThiscasualUptown pizzeriaservestraditional Neapolitanpiesfrom awood-burningoven, alongwithcharcuterieand otherspecialties.ABianca pizzafeaturesmozzarella,shavedgreenolives, capers,garlic,basiland sweetchilis.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties

LunchThu.-Sun.,latelunch anddinnerdaily $$

AngeloBrocato

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

AngeloBrocatoserves house-madegelatointraditionalandspecialtyflavors aswellascannoli,tiramisu, Italianfigorseedcookies,biscotti,pastriesand Italianice.Specialtygelato flavorsincludeamaretto, mintchocolatechipandSt Josephchocolatealmond. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun.$

Annunciation

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

TheWarehouseDistrict restaurantservescontemporaryCajunandCreole dishes,includingfriedoysterswithspinachandbrie, aswellastwistsonclassic NewOrleanscocktails

DrumYvonneisservedwith artichoke,mushrooms, greenonion,brabant potatoesandbroccoli Reservationsrecommended DinnerWed.-Mon $$$

Antoine’s Restaurant

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

OneofNewOrleans’oldest restaurantsspecializesin French-Creoledishesand offerstwo-courselunch specialsandjazzbrunches onweekends.Fishamandinefeatureslightlyfried Gulftroutservedwithonionrice,toastedalmonds, brownbutterandlemon. Reservationsrecommended LunchThu.-Fri.and Mon.,dinnerThu.-Sat.and Mon.,brunchSat.-Sun $$$

AsukaSushi

4600WashingtonAve., (504)862-5555; asukaneworleans.com

ThemenuincludestraditionalandnewJapanese sushicreationsaswellashibachiitems.ATwisterRoll includesshrimptempura, avocadoandsnowcrab insidesoybeanpaper,mangoandcrunchiesontop, andmangosauceonthe side Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat $$

BaMien Restaurant

13235ChefMenteur Highway,(504)255-0500; bamien.com

TheNewOrleansEast restaurantservesdishes fromacrossVietnam Nom nuongKhanhHoaisa specialtyfromthecountry’s KhanhHoaprovincethat includesgrilledporkpaste withlettuce,greenbanana, mango,mint,cucumber, pickledcarrot,ricepaper andspecialsauce.No reservations Breakfastand lunchTue.-Sun.$$

Baby’sSnackBox

2025OrleansAve., (504)304-5970; Instagram,@babysnackbox

Thefoodstandoffers snowballs,friedchicken andfish,redbeansand rice,yakamein,hotdogs, nachos,burgersand dailyspecials Aturkeyclub sandwichismadewithoven-roastedturkey,smoked bacon,lettuce,tomato andAmericancheeseon whiteorwheatbread.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.$

Backatown

CoffeeParlour

301BasinSt.,(504)3724442;backatownnola.com

Thecoffeeshopoffers teaandespressodrinks, bakedgoods,adailycake special,sandwichesand more Spinachquicheis madewitheggs,spinach andcheeseandbakedina hand-cutcrust.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable Breakfast andlunchdaily.$

TheBackyard

244W.HarrisonAve., (504)309-8767; thebackyardnola.com

TheWestEndrestaurant servessmokedmeatsand classicAmericanfare,like burgers,potatotots,pulled porkandmore TheZeus sandwichincludesgrilled chicken,lettuce,tomato, kalamataolives,redonion andfeta.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Noreservations.Lunchand dinnerdaily $

BakeryBar

1179AnnunciationSt., (504)513-8664; bakery.bar

5001AirlineDrive,Metairie, (504)510-5360; bmbsandwiches.com

BanhMiBoyscombines VietnameseandCajun influencesforcreative banhmisandwiches.There alsoarespringrolls,salads andfriedchickenwings.A tofubanhmiisservedwith vegetarianlemongrass sauce.Noreservations Deliveryandoutdoorseating available Metairie:Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat.; Uptown:Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun.$

BaronessonBaronne 339BaronneSt., (504)522-8664; baronessnola.com

Thebakeryanddessert shoprecentlyexpanded itssavorymenu.French toastistoppedwithapricot, lemoncustardcreamand toastedwalnuts. TheBakeryBurgerincludesapatty madewithgroundAngus beef,fourcheeses,candied bacon,tomato,greens, pickledonionsandgarlic confitaioli.Reservations accepted Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun.$$

BananaBlossom

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

JimmyCho’sWestBank restaurantservesboth contemporaryandtraditionalThaidishes,and therearesomelow-carb options.TheHawaii504is madewithcoconutshrimp, pineapple,broccoli,egg, Thaibarbecuesauceand rice Reservationsaccepted forlargepartiesexcept FridayandSaturdaynights

Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$

BanhMiBoys

3244MagazineSt., (504)354-8502;

Themenuatthiscraftcocktailloungeincludessmall plates,pizzas,charcuterie, lasagnaandsandwiches. TheCajunpizzauses redsauce,mozzarella, andouille,spicedchicken, bellpeppersandfreshbasil Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Mon.-Fri.,dinnerWed.Sun.,late-nightFri.-Sat $$

Barrilleaux’s Restaurant andWineBar

2000BurgundySt., (504)608-6390; barrilleauxs.com

TheMarignyrestaurant servesItaliandisheswith Louisianainfluences

Shrimpandgritsfeatures Parmesancheesegrits toppedwithjumboshrimp cookedinAbitaAmber Creolebuttersauce.Reservationsrecommended. DinnerThu.-Sat.,brunch Sun.$$$

Beachcorner BarandGrill 4905CanalSt., 504-488-7357; beachcornerbarandgrill.com

Theno-frillssportsbaris knownforitsburgerand serveschickenandseafood sandwichesandbarsnacks likeloadedfriesandboudin eggrolls Agrilledyellowfin tunasandwichhasaneightouncecutservedonabun withoptionaladd-onslike lettuce,tomato,onions,

The‘partyplatter’includesallthemeatsfromDevilMoonBBQ. PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

pickles,mushroomsand more Noreservations

Outdoorseatingavailable Lunch,dinnerandlatenightdaily $$

BelleFouchette

435WallBlvd.,Gretna, (504)331-2683

ThisWestBankrestaurant specializesinauthentic Haitiancuisine.Legumes adiriisadishofmixed vegetablesandrice No reservations.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat $$

Ben’sBurgers

2008ClearviewParkway, Metairie,(504)889-2837; eatatbens.com

Ben’sspecializesinburgers, hotdogs,milkshakesand frieditems.ABigBenis adoublecheeseburger dressedwithlettuce,tomato,picklesandbaconand toppedwithchilicheese fries.Noreservations

Deliveryavailable Lunch anddinnerdaily $

Bennachin

1212RoyalSt., (504)522-1230; bennachinrestaurant.com

Theart-filledFrenchQuarterrestaurantspecializes incuisinefromTheGambia andCameroon Bahamis adishmadewithsauteed vegetablesinaginger,onionandgarlicsauceserved withriceorcouscous Reservationsaccepted

Deliveryavailable Lunch anddinnerWed.-Sun.$$

Bijou

1014N.RampartSt., (504)603-0557; bijouneworleans.com

ChefEasonBarksdale servesacontemporary menuontheedgeofthe

FrenchQuarter.Pansearedsalmonisserved withginger-scallionrice, pickleddaikonradish, house-madekimchiand gochujangsauce.Reservationsaccepted Dinner Wed.-Sat andMon., brunchSun.$$$

BiscuitsandBuns onBanks

4337BanksSt., (504)273-4600;

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Thedrive-upstandoffers anarrayofdesserts,with anemphasisonicecream andsnowballs TheBart Simpsoncombinespineappleandbananaflavors. Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $

Bud’sBroiler 2929N.CausewayBlvd., Metairie,(504)833-3770; 4101JeffersonHwy., Jefferson,(504)837-9419; 5101CanalBlvd., (504)488-2837

biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com

TheMid-Citybreakfastand brunchspotservesomelets,breakfastsandwiches,wafflesandmore The Wafflewichisasandwich madewithpressedwaffles andchoiceofcheeseand breakfastmeatandtopped witheggscookedtoorder Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable Reservations accepted Breakfastand brunchdaily $$

TheBlueCrab Restaurant &OysterBar

118HarborViewCourt, Slidell,(985)315-7001, thebluecrabnorthshore. com;7900Lakeshore Drive,(504)284-2898, thebluecrabnola.com

Theserestaurantsserve fried,boiledandgrilled seafoodplatters,po-boys andmore Gulffishcanbe orderedgrilled,blackened orfriedandservedwith achoiceoflemonbutter, meuniereoramandine sauce.Noreservations. Outdoorseatingavailable. Slidell:Lunchanddinner

Wed.-Sun NewOrleans: LunchanddinnerTue.Sun.$$

BoilSeafoodHouse

3340MagazineSt., (504)309-4532;

HeauxBoilHouse, 4077TulaneAve., (504)766-0478; boilseafoodhouse.com

Theseseafoodrestaurants specializeinboiledseafood,includingcrawfish, shrimpandcrabs,topped withbutterysaucessuch asCaribbean,Cajunorgarlic-butter.Themenualso includespo-boys,pasta dishesandmore Outdoor seatingavailable Reservationsaccepted.Lunch

Fri.-Sun.,dinnerdaily $$

Boswell’sJamaicanGrill

3521TulaneAve., (504)482-6600; facebook.com/ boswellsjamaicangrill

ThecasualMid-Cityspot specializesinJamaican dishes Ajerkchickenand porkcombocomeswith plantainsandchoicesof twosides:riceandpeas, macandcheese,acallaloo medley,whiterice,friesor steamedvegetables.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

LunchanddinnerMon.Sat.$$

Botanicals

Nola

3726St ClaudeAve., (504)251-6603; botanicalsnola.com

Theplant-basedrestaurantservessalads,brunch entrees,blendedjuices, smoothiesandsmoothie bowls.Almondberry toastismultigrainbread toppedwithalmondbutter, strawberries,blueberries, coconutflakesandagave. Noreservations Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable Breakfastandlunch Mon.-Sat.$$

Breakaway’sR&B 2529DauphineSt., (504)571-5179; breakawaysrb.com

ThemenuatthisMarigny tavernfeaturesCreole classicsandcontemporary dishes.Thepersillade friedtofupo-boycomes withlocallymadetofu tossedinparsleyandgarlic andtoppedwithsesame mirlitonslaw,pickled onion,vegancitrusaioli andgreens Reservations acceptedforlargeparties. Outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerandlatenightThu.Mon. $$

Broussard’s 819ContiSt.,(504)5813866;broussards.com

Thefine-diningrestauranthasbeenserving French-Creolecuisinefor over100years.Bronzed redfishistoppedwith Louisianalumpcrabmeat andservedwithlemon beurreblancandseasonal vegetables.Reservations recommended.Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner Tue.-Sat.,brunchFri.Sun.$$$

Bub’sNOLA 4413BanksSt.,(504)5818054;bubsnola.com

ThecasualMid-Cityrestaurantspecializesinburgers andhotsandwiches.The Royaleismadewithtwo beefpatties,American cheese,redonion,bibb lettuce,tomato,breadand-butterpicklesanda signaturesauceonabutter toastedbriochebun.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerTue.Sun.$$

Buck’sSno-Wiz

133WestbankExpressway, Westwego;facebook.com/ buckssnowiz

Thelocalburgerjoint hasanarrayofspecialty charcoal-broiledburgers.A Number2comessmotheredinhickory-smoked saucewithoptionalonions, mayo,mustardandchili Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Causeway BoulevardandJefferson Highway:Lunchanddinner daily.CanalBoulevard: LunchMon.-Sat $

Budsi’sThai Restaurant 1760N.RampartSt., (504)381-4636; budsisthai.com ChefBudsaba“Budsi” MasonservesclassicThai dishesandspecialtiesfrom thecountry’sIssanregion atthisMarignyrestaurant Mushroomlarbfeatures amedleyofmushrooms andtofuinfusedwithlime, cilantro,mint,roastedand crushedrice,greenonions andredonions,andis servedwithjasminerice Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $$

Bywater AmericanBistro 2900ChartresSt., 504-605-3827; bywateramericanbistro.com

Theupscaleneighborhood restaurantservescontemporarycuisinefromchef NinaComptonandLarry Miller Porkbellyisserved withpolenta,charred springonionsandEnglish peas Reservationsaccepted DinnerWed.-Sun $$

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Bywater BrewPub

3000RoyalSt., (504)766-8118; bywaterbrewpub.com

Thismicrobreweryoffers

afullmenuofCajunand Vietnamesecomfort foodandotherbarfare. Crawfishetouffeenachos featurewontonchips, crawfishtails,cheddar andCotijacheesesand greenonions.Reservationsaccepted.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Fri.-Sun.,dinnerFri.Mon.$$

Cafe Abyssinia

3511MagazineSt., (504)894-6238; cafeabyssinia.com

TheEthiopianmenu includessambusas, whicharehand-wrapped pastriesstuffedwitha choiceoflentils,beef, collardgreensorpotato andcarrots.Fishgoulash iscubesoftilapiapansearedwithtomatoes, onionsandjalapenos. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerThu.-Tue.$$

CafeCarmo

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

Thiscolorfulbistroserves amenuofdishesinspired bytropicalcuisineswith severalvegan,vegetarian andglutenfreeoptions. Creolefishisservedwith redonions,lemonand ponzusauce.Reservationsrecommended. Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Breakfast,lunchanddinner Tue.-Sat.$$

CafePorche &Snowbar

1625BaronneSt., (504)930-4249; cafeporchesnowbar.com

TheCentralCityspot, withasnowballstand infront,servesCreole dishes.TheCarolBebelle FriedGrits,namedafter theco-founderofthe neighboringAsheCulturalArtsCenter,arefried gritcakesservedwith shrimpandcreamsauce. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Brunch Fri.-Sun.$$

Cane&Table

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

Thecocktailloungeand restaurantserveszarzuelademariscos,which isaSpanishseafood stewwithclams,Gulf shrimp,tomato-saffron brothandBellegarde Bakerysourdoughbread. Reservationsaccepted

Outdoorseatingavailable.DinnerWed.-Sun., brunchSat.-Sun.$$$

CasaBorrega

1719OrethaCastleHaley Blvd.,(504)292-3705; casaborrega.com

Afterclosinglastyear, theMexicanrestaurant reopenedinMarchand hostslivemusiconFridaysandSaturdays.The menuiscenteredaround tacos,tostadasandtortas servedonDongPhuong bread.Tortillasaremade frombluecorn,andthe tacoschidocontains Angussteak,onion, cilantro,greentomatillo sauceandavocado.No reservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch

Tue.,Thu.-Fri.,dinner

Tue.-Sat $$

Acontemporaryneighborhood restaurant and barlocated in thefrench quarter.Featuringcraft cocktails,wine, andinternationalcuisine

Acolorfulsno-ballatHansen’sSno-BlizonTchoupitoulasStreet PHOTOBYDAVIDGRUNFELD/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

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CentralCityBBQ

1201S.RampartSt., (504)558-4276; centralcitybbq.com

Wood-smokedbarbecue includeschoiceslikeUSDA

Primebrisketburntends, brisketandothermeats, whichareavailablebythe pound,insandwichesand onplatters Thesmoked wingswithwhitebarbecue sauceandCotijacheese wonanawardatHogsfor theCause.Reservations accepted Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchdaily,earlydinner Mon.-Thu,dinnerFri.-

Sun.$$

ChanceinHellSnoballs

CornerofFranceandBurgundystreets;Instagram, @chanceinhell_snoballs

Snowballsareservedfrom aBywaterporchbyburlesqueperformersKitten

N’Lou.Themenuchanges weekly,withflavorssuch aspineappleupsidedown cakewithpineapple,brown sugarandcinnamon. Snowballscanbestuffed withvanillaicecream.No reservations.LunchSat.Sun.$

ChapterIV

1301GravierSt., (504)766-7851; chapterivnola.com

Therestaurantfrom Edgar“Dook”ChaseIV, LeahChase’sgrandson, servesavarietyofseafood dishes.TheoysterBenedict includesfriedLouisiana oysters,creamedspinach, abiscuit,poachedegg, hollandaiseandpickled redonion.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating available.Breakfastand lunchMon.-Fri.,brunch

Sun.$$

Charlie’sSteakHouse

4510DryadesSt., (504)895-9323; charliessteakhousenola.com

Thisneighborhood steakhouseservessteaks onsizzlingplateswith sideslikeonionrings,blue cheesewedgesaladand grilledasparagus.Steak choicesincludea10-ounce

filet,14-ounceNewYork strip,18-ouncerib-eyeand “TheCharlie,”a32-ounce T-bone Creamycrabmeat augratinincludessixouncesofjumbolumpandclaw meatandcheddarcheese Reservationsaccepted DinnerTue.-Sat.$$$

ChefRon’s GumboStop

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

ChefRonIafrateserves severalgumbooptions, seafoodspecials,salads andNewOrleansstaples. FreckledGumboisafile gumbofilledwithchicken, sausage,shrimp,crawfish,crabmeat,okraand tomato,andistoppedwith friedoysters.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat.$$

Cleo’s 117DecaturSt., (504)218-5874; 940CanalSt., (504)522-4504; facebook.com/cleosnola Mediterraneanfoodis servedatthemorecasual

CanalStreetlocation,and theFrenchQuarterlocation offersfull-servicedining. Shawarmaplatesinclude choicesoftwosides, hummuswithpitaandsalad orrice Themezzeplatter containshummus,baba ghanoush,grapeleaves, tabbouleh,falafel,kibbeh, labnehandpitabread. Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Canal Street:Breakfast,lunch, dinnerandlate-nightdaily. DecaturStreet:Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $

TheCommissary

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

Thecentralkitchensupplies

DickieBrennanGroup restaurants,anditalso hasadine-inmenuanda marketwithtake-home itemslikesoups,dipsand butcheredmeats.The charredbroccolisandwich containswhippedricotta, roastedredpeppersand friedshallotsonfocaccia bread.Noreservations.

Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunchand earlydinnerTue.-Sat.$$

TheCompanyBurger

4600FreretSt., (504)267-0320; thecompanyburger.com

Theburgerspecialisthas beef,lambandturkey pattiesaswellassome sandwiches,fries,onion rings,potatototsand milkshakes.TheCompany Hotdogcomeswithrelish andredonion Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Mon.$

CompereLapin

OldNo 77Hotel, 535TchoupitoulasSt., (504)599-2119; comperelapin.com

Caribbeaninfluencesrun deeponchefNinaCompton’sseasonallychanging menu.Thefriedchicken comesinjerkhoneybutter andisservedwithcoconut gritsandpeanuts.Reservationsrecommended.

Outdoorseatingavailable

Dinnerdaily $$$

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

ThisRiverbendtavern offersLouisianaoysters

oftoppingsalongwith sundaes,splits,milkshakes, malts,freezesandoriginal creations.Springflavors haveincludedmagnolia flower,avocadoandwhite peachandelderflowersorbet Noreservations Lunch anddinnerdaily.$

Cured.onColumbia

415N.ColumbiaSt., Covington, (985)893-0355; facebook.com/ curedoncolumbia

Lightseasonalitemsincludesaladsandsandwichesaswellaspastrieslike matchablondiecakeballs. Charcuterieboardsarea housespecialty.Reservationsaccepted.Deliveryfor largeordersandoutdoor seatingavailable Breakfast andlunchMon.-Sat,dinner Fri.-Sat $$

DailyBeet

onthehalfshell,po-boys, burgersandbarsnacks

TheBrunchBurgerisabeef pattytoppedwithbacon, afriedegg,sharpcheddar, caramelizedonionsand picklesonaLeidenheimer potatobun.Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.Lunch,dinner andlate-nightdaily $$

TheCountryClub

634LouisaSt.,(504)9450742;thecountryclubneworleans.com

ChefChrisBarbatoserves

contemporaryCreoleand Southerndishesatthis

Bywaterspot Ablack

Angusburgercomeswith lettuce,tomato,redonion andgarlicaiolionabrioche bunwithhouse-cutfries. Reservationsaccepted

Outdoorseatingavailable

LunchMon.-Fri.,dinner daily,brunchSat.-Sun.$$

CreoleCreamery

2565MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)354-8069; 4924PrytaniaSt.,(504) 894-8680;6260VicksburgSt.,(504)482-2924; creolecreamery.com

Thisicecreamparloroffers avarietyofhouse-made flavorsandamultitude

1000GirodSt., (504)605-4413; 3300MagazineSt., (504)766-0377; thedailybeetnola.com

Themenufeaturesvegetarian,veganandgluten-free offerings,includingbreakfasttacos,specialtybowls andsalads Therealsoare smoothies,likethePretty inPinkwithdragonfruit, pineapple,banana,apple juiceandlimejuice.Noreservations Girod:Breakfast andlunchdaily;Magazine: Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily.$

DevilMoonBBQ

1188GirodSt.,(504)7880093;devilmoonbbq.com

Thebarbecuespotoffers brisket,porkspareribs, pulledpork,house-made sausagesandturkeybreast onplatterswithsidessuch ascoleslaw,potatosalad, dirtyrice,collardgreens, smotheredokraandwhite beansandrice.Platters comewithachoiceofmeat andtwosides Noreservations.LunchTue.-Sun.$$

DianXin

620ContiSt., (504)372-3372, dianxinconti.com; 1218DecaturSt., (504)266-2828, dianxinnola.com

RadiatoriwithbluecrabandpecorinoisonthemenuatOsteriaLupo,anItalianrestaurantinUptown. PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

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TheoriginalDianXinon DecaturStreetisknownfor itsbao,includingsteamed porkandshrimp.Walnut shrimparetossedina mayo-basedsauce,sprinkledwithglazedwalnuts andservedwithwhite rice DianXinonConti Streetspecializesinhotpot dishes Noreservations

Deliveryavailable Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $$

Dickey’sBarbecuePit Areawide;dickeys.com

TheTexasbarbecuechain offerspit-smokedwings, loadedbakedpotatoes, sandwichesandbuild-yourownplates Smokedmeat optionsincludebrisket, porkribs,chicken,pulled pork,kielbasaandjalapeño cheddarsausage.The Atomicchickensandwich hasasmokedchicken breastandacrossbetween WingBoss’Atomicsauce andDickey’ssweetbarbecuesauce.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

DickieBrennan’s Steakhouse

716IbervilleSt., (504)522-2467; dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com

Thesteakhouseservesribeyes,filetsandstripsaswell asa20-ounceChateaubriand.Theroastchicken IbervilleincludeshalfaBell &Evanschicken,sauteed vegetableandchicken demi-glace.Crawfishpasta featuressun-driedtomato pappardelle,GranaPadano cheeseandtomato Reservationsrecommended DinnerMon.-Sat $$$

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

TheCreolefine-dining landmarkoffersalunch menuwithredbeansand riceservedwithfried chickenandaside.Broiled pompanoisservedwith charredasparagus,sweet corn,heirloomgrape tomatoesandlemonbutter sauce.Reservationsrecom-

mended.LunchTue.-Fri., dinnerFri.-Sat.$$$

DoughNguyener’s 433LafayetteSt., Gretna,(504)581-8255; doughnguyenersbakery.com

TheOldGretnabakery haditsgrandopeningin AprilandservesVietnamesestapleslikebanh mi,baguettesandsticky riceaswellassweetsand pastries.A“croffle”isa croissant-wafflehybrid toppedwitheitherNutella andstrawberriesorchantillycreamwithseasonal berries Noreservations

Outdoorseatingavailable. Breakfastandlunchdaily, dinnerMon.-Fri. $$

DownTheHatch

1921SophieWrightPlace, (504)522-0909; downthehatchnola.com

TheGardenDistrictbar andgrillserveswings,sandwiches,burgers,seafood platters,shawarmaand more.TheAsianCajun burgerhasblackened tomato,bacon,jalapenos, pepperjackcheese,caramelizedonionsandasweet gingersoysauce.Delivery

andoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily.$$

Downtown

504SnowBallz

1703N.BroadSt., (504)344-9199; facebook.com/ downtown504snowballz Thissnowballstandoffers 90flavors.Twoofits signaturesaretheBlack Panther,whichcombines strawberryandbubble gumflavors,andLondon’s Favorite,whichmixesvanillaandbuttercreamflavors.

Themenualsoincludesice cream,nachos,hotdogs, hamburgers,friesand more Takeoutonlywith limitedoutdoorseating.

Lunchanddinnerdaily.$

DragonflyCafe

530JacksonAve., (504)544-9530; dragonflynola.com

Dragonflyisbothacafeand asocialenterprisesupportingadultswithdisabilities intheGreaterNewOrleans area.Harry’sMediterraneanomeletcontains spinach,peppers,onions, squashandcheddar,served withfruitorgritsandtoast.

Reservationsaccepted.Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Breakfastand lunchWed.-Sun.$$

ElGatoNegro

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

Therestaurantserves tacos,burritos,fajitas,quesadillasandmore,including crawfish,shrimp,steak andlobsteroptions.The cevichecontainsyellowfin tuna,avocado,picodegallo andjalapenos.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.French MarketandHarrison:Lunch anddinnerdaily Gretna: LunchanddinnerTue.Sun.$$

ElPavoReal

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

Themenuincludestacos, quesadillas,enchiladas, carnitasandmore.The chilesrellenosverdurasis aroastedpepperstuffed withcorn,blackbeans, squashandpumpkinwith

comeswithbrowngravy. Noreservations.Delivery available.LunchMon.Fri.$

EspirituMezcaleria &Cocina

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

Themenuincludesceviche, tortas,tacosandmore,and thebarprogramhighlights mezcal.Gulfshrimpis servedwithcilantrorice, creamypoblanosauce, Cotijacheeseandpico Reservationsaccepted Limitedoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner

Tue.-Sat $$

FalafelKing

4407VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie, (504)354-8636, falafelkingla.com

redriceandapeanutsauce. Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat., brunchSun.$$

Empanola

3109MagazineSt., (504)582-9378;7321 FreretSt.,(504)249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com

Theselectionofempanadasincludesachicken

Peruvianoptionwithchicken,yellowchilipepper, nuts,olivesandParmesan cheese Noreservations

Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$

EmpireState Delicatessen

HancockWhitneyCenter, 447St CharlesAve., (504)412-8326;

empirestatedeli.com

TheNewYork-styledeli onthegroundfloorofthe

HancockWhitneybuilding hasadailymenuofsandwichesmadewithBoar’s Headcoldcuts,saladsand otherdelifavorites.The YankeeClipperismade withseasonedroastbeef andmeltedSwisscheese onatoastedherorolland

ThemenuofMiddle Easterndishesincludes grapeleaves,shawarma platesanddessertslike kunafaandkullage.The king’scombinationplate isachickenkebab,akufta kebab,alambkebab, chickenshawarma,beef shawarma,gyro,hummus, babaghanouj,riceandpita. Noreservations.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily $$

Felipe’sTaqueria

301N.PetersSt., (504)267-4406;411-1 N.CarrolltonAve., (504)408-2626;6215S. MiroSt.,(504)309-2776; felipestaqueria.com

Dinerscancustomorder burritos,bowls,tacosand morewithchoicesofmeat orseafood,cheese,vegetabletoppings,salsas,beans andrice Bajastyletacos arefriedshrimp,picoand bajasauceonflourtortillas

Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunch daily,dinnerMon.-Sat., earlydinnerSun.$$

Felix’sRestaurant &OysterBar

739IbervilleSt., (504)522-4440;2891

Highway190,Mandeville, (985)778-2176;7400 LakeshoreDrive, (504)304-4125;felixs.com

Felix’siswell-knownforits oysterbar,butitalsoserves

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friedandboiledseafood, pastasandpo-boys Jambalayapastaispennewith chicken,sausage,shrimp, onionsandbellpeppers.No reservations OutdoorseatingavailableatMandeville andLakefrontlocations

Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

FlamingoA-Go-Go

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

Themenurangesfrom burgersandflatbreadsto pokebowlsandnachofries. TheSouthoftheBorder Burgerisabeefpatty,chorizo,guacamole,Chihuahua cheeseandrancheroverde onabriochebun.Reservationsaccepted Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable Brunch,lunchand dinnerThu.-Mon.$$

FreySmokedMeatCo.

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

Themenuincludesbrisket, sausage,smokedchicken, St Louisribs,burgers, shakesandmore The Bar-B-Cubansandwichis pulledpork,ham,pickles, SwisscheeseandN.O.

GoldSauceonahoagieroll Reservationsacceptedfor largeparties.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

Fritai

1535BasinSt., (504)264-7899;fritai.com

ChefCharlyPierreserves

Haitiancuisineandapplies hisstyletosomeCaribbean andCreoledishes Legim epinaisHaitiansmothered mirlitonandspinachgreens servedwithfriedgreen plantains,whitericeand choiceofbraisedoxtail, mushroomtofuorCreole chicken.Reservationsrecommended Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

DinnerWed.-Mon $$

FrootOrleans

2438BellSt., (504)233-3346; froot-orleans.business.site MannieKing’s“fruit parlor”offerssmoothies, fruitbowls,juicesand salads TheRoyalCrunch combinesslicedapplesand

bananas,vanillaalmond granolaanddatecaramel sauce.Forheartierbutstill healthyfare,theyoffer veganburgersmadeof jackfruitandmushrooms Noreservations.Delivery available.Breakfastand LunchTue.-Sun.$

Fury’s Restaurant

724MartinBehrmanAve., Metairie,(504)834-5646; furysrestaurant.com

TheNewOrleans-style Italianseafoodrestaurant hasbeenservingdisheslike TroutAlmondine,crabmeat augratinandfroglegsfor over40years.TheflounderCarrieisfriedorbroiled andtoppedwithsauteed jumbolumpLouisiana crabmeat Noreservations

Deliveryavailable.Lunch

Mon.-Fri.,dinnerMon.Sat.$$

Gallagher’sGrill

509S.TylerSt.,Covington, (985)892-9992; 527Restaurant&Bar, 527N.CausewayBlvd., Mandeville, (985)778-2820; PatGallagher’sFrontStreet, 2306FrontSt.,Slidell, (985)326-8350; gallaghersgrill.com

PatGallagher’srestaurantsofferclassiccutsof steak,likefilet,NewYork stripandrib-eyeaswellas Louisianaquailandlamb chops.Sidesareserved family-styleandinclude seafoodmirlitondressing, creamedspinach,potato augratin,Brusselssprouts andmore.Reservations accepted.Hoursvaryby location.$$$

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant

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

ThisWestBankneighborhoodbarandgrillhasa wide-reachingmenufrom SantaFechickenrollsto Brusselssproutstopo-boys andoffersuniqueNew Orleanstwists,including crawfishquesodip.They offerredbeansanda varietyofsaladsaswellas whitechocolatebreadpuddingtofinishoffyourmeal. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat.$$

GetYour Mom+DimSum

HolyGroundIrishPub, 3340CanalSt., (504)356-0245;

Instagram,@geturdimsum

ChefAndrewLuoffersdim sumandLouisiana-flavor infusedChinesedishesin thekitchenatthisMid-City pub.Dandandumplingsare filledwithspicyporkand servedwithslicedChinese lapxuongsausageandbok choy Noreservations

LunchSat.-Sun.,dinner daily.$$

GreenOlivesCafé

7724MapleSt., (504)533-9167; greenolivescafela.com GreenOlivesCafeoffersa varietyofMiddleEastern food,includingshishkebab, shawarmaandgyros. Appetizersincludelabneh, hummus,stuffedgrape leavesandbabaghanoush. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily $$

GumboShop

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

Nosurprisehere,but GumboShopservesgumbo threekinds,actually: seafoodokragumbo, chickenandouillegumbo, andgumboz’herbes.Additionally,thereisavariety ofNewOrleansclassics, likeblackenedcatfishand

HungryEyes

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

TurkeyandtheWolffounderMasonHerefordrecently openedthis1980s-themed restaurantandbar.Medium-sizedplatesinclude friedsweetbreads,hanger steakandGulfshrimp Otherofferingsincludegrilled pastramiorartichoke heartsonthehalfshell, servedwithMoritachili No reservations.DinnerWed.Mon.$$

I-talGarden

810N.ClaiborneAve., (504)515-7321; italgardennola.com

Thisplant-basedrestaurantservesupcreative veganspinsonsoulfood, includingjackfruitribsand friedoystermushrooms

crawfishetouffee No reservations Lunchand dinnerdaily $$

Habana

Outpost

1040EsplanadeAve., (504)900-9500; habanaoutpost.com

TheCubanandMexican restaurantservesupCuban sandwiches,quesadillas andtacosalongwithfrozen margaritasandmojitos. TheeloteisaMexicanstyle corn.Noreservations. Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchanddinnerThu.Mon.$$

Hansen’s Sno-Bliz 4801TchoupitoulasSt., (504)891-9788; snobliz.square.site

Thelegendarysnowball standhasbeenaround for84yearsforareason Weddingcake,satsuma, EarlGreyandcardamom areamongtheirspecialty flavorsalongwithclassics likestrawberryandorange.

Toppingssuchasice cream,condensedmilkand marshmallowfluffalsoare available.Noreservations

Lunchandearlydinner Tue.-Sun.$

Crab-lesscrabcakesare madeupofchickpeasand artichokehearts,while dairy-freemacandcheese comewithcollardgreens, cornbreadandbarbecue cauliflower.Deliveryavailable Breakfast,lunchand dinnerFri.-Sun $$

IbervilleCuisine

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

ThenewFrenchQuarter restaurantfocuseson seafood GulfFishIberville isablackenedGulffishfillet servedwithacrawfishand mushroomcreamsauce. Reservationsaccepted

LunchFri.-Sat.,dinner daily $$$

IceCream504

2511JenaSt., (504)266-2708; icecream504.com

IceCream504makes fresh,smallbatchesofflavors,suchaspeach,coffee andmintchocolatechip. Classictoppingsinclude gummiesornuts,andthe shopcanpreparemalts, milkshakesandsnowballs

Latelunchanddinner daily $

IslandBistro

2401VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Kenner,

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(504)667-3237; islandbistronola.com

Thisfamily-ownedrestaurant servesIndonesiandishes. Chickensatay,andsalted eggyolkprawnsmakeupthe starters,whileentreesinclude Indonesianfriedchicken, coconutrice,andIndonesia’s nationaldish,rendangsapi, areflavorfulentrees.Noreservations.Lunchanddinner Tue.-Sun.$$

IslandParadise

Restaurant&Grill

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

ThemenuofWestIndian Creoledisheshighlights TrinidadandTobago.Spicedupjerkandstewedchicken areavailable,aswellascurry goat.Oxtailisstewedina browngravyandservedwith steamedcabbageandchoice ofside,suchasjerkfries,rice andpeas,plantainsorroti.No reservations.LunchTue.-Sat., dinnerFri.-Sat.$$

JosephineEstelle

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

ThisItalianmeetsSouthern eateryintheAceHoteloffers

breakfastsoflighterfare likeyogurtparfaitorsliced fruitandberriesorseasonal beignetsorlemonricotta pancakes.Dinnerhighlights pastaslikeabucatiniwith guancialeorGulffishinpiccata sauce.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily $$$

Juan’sFlyingBurrito

515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;

2018MagazineSt., (504)569-0000; 4724S.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-9950; 8140OakSt., (504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com

Thesetaqueriasserveburritos, quesadillas,nachos,salads andmore.Theirsignature FlyingBurritofeaturessteak, shrimpandchicken.Blackenedfishtacosareserved onflourtortillaswithspicy coleslaw,cilantro,salsafresca andcreamycilantrodressing Noreservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

Junction

3021St.ClaudeAve., (504)272-0205; junctionnola.com

andbaklava.LambKabob canbeorderedasawrap, withArabianpickles,lettuce, tomatoandonion,oraspart ofaplatewithhummus,Greek salad,steamedyellowrice andpitabread.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties. Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerdaily $$

KannoSushi 351720thSt.,Metairie, (504)455-5730; kannosushi.com

Thoughthisunassumingsushi spotoffersasmallselection ofJapanesedishes,sushiand originalrollsarethefocus.A SearedSalmonrollisaspicy snowcrabrolltoppedwith searedsalmonandwasabi creamsauce.Reservations accepted.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Sat $$

Katie’sRestaurant&Bar 3701IbervilleSt.,(504)4886582;katiesinmidcity.com

Thetrain-themedSt.Claude barhasamenuofspecialty burgers,wings,loadedfries andfishandchipsaswellas morethan40beersontap

TheHawaiiConsolidatedburgerincludesapattyseasoned withhouse-madedryruband spicyteriyakisauceserved withgrilledbackbacon,pepperjackcheeseandpineapple jam.Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily.$$

Junior’sonHarrison

789HarrisonAve.,(504)7666902;juniorsonharrison.com

ThiscasualLakeviewrestaurantservespasta,salads, sandwichesandseafooddishes.TheKoreanbeefsandwich ismadewithbraisedbeef,caramelizedonions,whitecheese sauce,sesamegarliccrunch andcilantroandisservedwith fries.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner

Mon.-Sat.,brunchSun $$

KabobHouse

4301VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)581-8695; kabobhousenola.com

ThemenuofMediterranean dishesfeatureskebabs, shawarma,hummus,wraps

Theneighborhoodrestaurant servesseafood,pasta,salads, pizzas,po-boysandmore.The FunkyFontanaisasandwich withfriedoysters,cochonde laitandbacontoppedwith creamyprovel,shrimpand spinachsauce.Reservations acceptedforpartieslarger thanseven.Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch Sun.$$

Kindred 7537MapleSt.,(504)8419538;kindrednola.com

Themenuofplant-basedcomfortfoodincludespo-boys, veggieburgersandno-chicken chickensandwiches.There alsoisabarthatspecializesin daiquiris.The“shrimp”poboyincludesfriedmushrooms dressedwithcoleslaw,spicy mayo,roastedtomatoes andBuffalosauceonFrench bread.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Dinner Tue.-Sun $$

King

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

ChefSamPeerytook inspirationfromsouthern Frenchbrasseriesforthisnew hotelrestaurant.Wildboar provencaleisservedwith tomato,fennelandblackolive

KennerrestaurantIslandBistroservessotoayam,asoupmade withpulledfriedchicken,sproutsandturmeric.

TheGulffishcomeswith smokedlardon,crawfishandcollardgreens. Reservationsaccepted. Breakfastanddinner

daily $$$

LaMacarena Pupuseria &LatinCafe

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

TheRiverbendrestaurantservesdishesfrom acrossLatinAmerica buthasanemphasison pupusas.Therealsoisa fullvegetarianandvegan menu Isabela’sMayan chickenfeatureschicken breast,potatoes,carrots andstringbeanscookedin aspicyMayansauceand servedoveryellowrice withsalad.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable. Cashonly.Lunchand dinnerWed.-Mon.$$

LaMichoacana

1451ManhattanBlvd, Harvey,(504)4592478;2309DavidDrive, Metairie,(504)582-9167; 2321W.EsplanadeAve., Kenner,(504)470-2168; lamichonola.com

ThisMexicandessertshop hasicecream,popsicles andsnacks.Fresascon cremaisacupfilledwith strawberriesandhousemadesweetcream.No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable

Lunchanddinnerdaily.$

LaPetiteGrocery

4238MagazineSt., (504)891-3377; lapetitegrocery.com

Takingitsnamefroma grocerystorethatlong occupiedthebuilding, chefJustinDevillier’s restaurantoffersrefined Louisianacooking. Pan-roastedchicken breastisservedwithcornbreaddressing,fieldpeas, tassojusandfriedsage Reservationsaccepted. Outdoorseatingavailable. LunchThu.-Sat.,dinner daily,brunchSun.$$$

LakeviewBurgers andSeafood

872HarrisonAve.,

(504)289-1032; lakeviewburgers.com

Thefamily-runLakeview restaurantservesburgers, sandwiches,tacosand friedseafoodplates Burgersfeatureaneightouncepattydressedwith lettuce,tomatoandpickles,andadd-onoptions includebacon,cheeses, afriedegg,mushrooms andgrilledorrawonions

Noreservations Delivery andoutdoorseating available.Lunch,dinner andlate-nightavailable Mon.-Sat.$$

LamaraCoffee &Kitchen

1300N.BroadSt., (504)920-9991; lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com

Thelow-wastecafe ontheedgeofTreme servesvegetarianand vegansmallplatesand gluten-freebakedgoods andhasasmoothiebar. TheSurfer’sBreakfast includesspinach,egg, pickledonions,avocado andchipotlemayowitha toastedEnglishmuffin. Noreservations Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable Breakfastandlunch daily $$

Lebanon’sCafe

1500S.CarrolltonAve., (504)862-6200; lebanonscafe.com

TheUptownstapleserves amenuofMiddleEastern andMediterranean classics.Thelulakebab platefeaturesground lambandbeefwithonion, parsleyandLebanese spicesandservedwith saladandhummus.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable

LunchanddinnerWed.Mon.$$

LegacyKitchen

CraftTavern, 700TchoupitoulasSt., (504)613-2350; Tacklebox,817Common St.,(504)827-1651;S teak&Chop,91Westbank Expressway,Gretna, (504)513-2606; legacykitchen.com

LegacyKitchen’sthree restaurantseachfocuson adifferentcuisinetype Onthecasual,eclectic menuatCraftTavern, theGardenDistrictclub sandwichincludesbacon, turkey,ham,cheddar andSwisscheeses,mayo andtomatoonbread. Reservationsaccepted CraftTavernandTacklebox:Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily.Steak& Chop:Lunchanddinner daily.$$

Li’lDizzy’sCafe

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

TheBaquetfamily’s Tremerestaurantserves gumbo,friedchicken, po-boys,seafoodplatters andotherCreolefavorites.Thecatfishplatter includesbigpiecesoffried fishwithachoiceoftwo sides,suchasmacand cheese,greens,potato saladordirtyrice.No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunch Mon.-Sat $$

Lilly’sCafe 1813MagazineSt., (504)599-9999; Instagram,@lillyscafenola Themenufocuseson Vietnamesestaples includingpho,springrolls andriceandvermicelli dishes Thespicytofu banhmiincludestofu searedinoliveoilmixed withaspicysauceand servedonFrenchbread withgingerandscallions. Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat.$$

Lucy’sRetiredSurfers

Bar&Restaurant

701TchoupitoulasSt., (504)523-8995; lucyssurf.com

Themenuatthissurfshack-themedrestaurant includesseafood,tacos andWestCoast-inspired dishes TheCaboshrimp andgritsincludesGulf shrimpoverpoblano cheesegritsandtopped withhoney-jalapenobuttersauce.Reservations

accepted Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily, late-nightFri.-Sat.$$

LuzianneCafe

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

Thebreakfastandlunch spotandcoffeebarinthe CBDservesLuziannetea andcoffeealongwitha menuofSouthern-style dishes.TheMorningJoy biscuitsandwichincludes twoeggscookedany style,achoiceofbacon orsausage,American cheeseandhotsauceon aSwansDownbiscuit.On thespecialtycoffeemenu istheColdFashioned mocktailmadewithcold brew,sugarandorange bitters.Noreservations.

Breakfastandlunch Wed.-Sun.$$

MagazinePizza

1068MagazineSt., (504)568-0212; magazinepizza.com

Thispizzeriaserves signatureandbuild-yourownpizzas,salads,calzones,wrapsandmore.

TheFarmersMarketisa piewithtomatosauce,

mozzarellacheese, zucchini,yellowsquash, blackolives,mushrooms, onion,spinach,greenand roastedredpeppers,artichokeandroastedgarlic Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunch,dinner andlate-nightdaily.$$

MaisArepas

1200CarondeletSt., (504)523-6247; facebook.com/

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TheColombianmenu highlightsarepasand hasaselectionofsecos (steweddishes)and more.TheReinaarepa includeschilledshredded chickenbreast,avocado, greenpeppersandlime. LaJaibarepafeatures friedLouisianasoft-shell crabwithpickledred cabbageandremoulade Reservationsaccepted

LunchTue.-Sat.,dinner Tue.-Sun.$$

MaMou

942N.RampartSt., (504)381-4557; mamounola.com

MaMoufocuseson refinedFrenchcuisine andLousianaflavorsat itslocationontheedgeof

theFrenchQu thesmallplat braisedcelery servedwithsm tongueandto Therisottoincl shrimpandsa Perigourdine tionsaccepted Thu.-Sun.$$$

ManguAuthe DominicanCu

2112BelleChas Highway,Suit (504)324-987

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Thefamily-owne restaurant’sna fromamashed dishthat’sabr stapleintheDom Republic Bist ladoispan-se steakcooked andbellpepper servedwithsa side,suchasma beans,friedgr tainsorricean Reservations forlargeparties available Lunc

Sun.,dinnerFr

Margot’s 1243Frenchmen (504)224-289

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Theneighborhoodrestaurantservesasmallmenuof specialty,sourdoughcrust pizzasandItaliancocktails.

TheLeBlancisapiewithmozzarella,ricotta,Quadrellodi Bufala,pecorinoRomanoand chiliflakes Noreservations

DinnerThu.-Mon $$

MartinWine&Spirits

714ElmeerAve.,Metairie, (504)896-7300;3827 BaronneSt.,(504)899-7411; martinwine.com

Somelocationsofthiswine andspiritsstorealsohavedelis servingsalads,sandwichesand disheslikepotatoandpasta

salads TheCedricsandwichis madewiththin-slicedroasted chickenbreast,Swisscheese, spinach,redonions,tomato andmayonseven-grainbread. Noreservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

Breakfastandlunchdaily $$

Mayas

2027MagazineSt., (504)309-3401; mayasneworleans.com

TheLatinAmericanrestaurant servescurries,plantains,ceviches,empanadasandmore CevicheDoradoismadewith mahimahi,onions,tomatoes, jalapeno,cilantro,jicama, avocado,limeandpirisauce andservedwithcorntortilla

chips Reservationsrequired forweekenddinner.Delivery andoutdoorseatingavailable

LunchFri.,dinnerWed.-Sun., brunchSat.-Sun.$$

Maypop

611O’KeefeAve., (504)518-6345; maypoprestaurant.com

MichaelGulotta’srestaurant putsaSoutherntwiston SoutheastAsiandishes Coconut-braisedlambshoulderis servedwithharissachilipaste, curryleafrisotto,roasted garlicandolivemarmalade Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Dinnerdaily, brunchSat.-Sun.$$$

MeMe’sBar&Grille

712W.JudgePerezDrive, Chalmette,(504)644-4992; memesbarandgrille.com

ThemenuatthisChalmette restaurantincludessteaks, seafoodandCreole-inspireddishes.Gulfshrimpis servedwithangelhairpasta, arugula-basilpesto,cherry tomatoesandmushrooms

Reservationsaccepted Lunch Tue.-Fri.,dinnerTue.-Sat $$$

Messina’sRunwayCafe

NewOrleansLakefront Airport,6001StarsandStripes Blvd.,(504)241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com

Chinese-Americanstaplesand Cantonesespecialtiesattheir Uptownrestaurant Singapore noodlesarestir-friedcurry noodlesservedwithshrimp, pork,chicken,cabbage,carrots,mushrooms,bellpepper, babycornandgreenonions. Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Mon.$$$

MisterMao

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

Positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, basic math skills and attention to detail. Duties include: operating acash register, completing all transactions, collecting payments, balancing cash drawer and bagging purchases. Must have open availability FULL

LocatedintherestoredArt DecoterminaloftheLakefrontAirport,thecafeserves burgers,saladsandCreole favorites.Creoleglazedsalmonisseared-salmontopped withacane-mustardglazeand servedwithgarlicpotatoes andsauteedgreenbeans

Reservationsrecommended forlargeparties Breakfast andlunchTue.-Fri.,brunch Sat.-Sun.$$$

Mikimoto

JapaneseRestaurant

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

Thewide-rangingJapanese menuincludessushi,sashimi, udonnoodles,teriyakidishes, friedrice,tempuraitems, dumplingsandmore TheDanterollismadewithspicytuna andtoppedwithtunatataki, greenonions,sesameseeds andchilisauce.Reservations acceptedforlargeparties. Deliveryavailable.Lunch Sun.-Fri.,dinnerdaily.$$

MissShirley’s ChineseRestaurant

3009MagazineSt., (504)354-2530; missshirleyschineserestaurant.com

FormerRoyalChinaowners ShirleyLeeandTangLeeserve

This“tropicalroadhouse” servesachangingmenuof dishesdrawnfromaroundthe world,suchasbeetmoletostadas,whichisservedwithavocado,pickledonionandcocoa nibhoneycomb.TheKashmiri friedchickenistoppedwith Sichuanchili,blacksaltlime cream,anchopepper,arbol, cuminandpinkpineapple. Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable.Dinner Thu.-Mon.$$

MizuSushiBar &AsianFusion

5250JeffersonHighway, Harahan,(504)766-0168; mizunola.com

Themenuincludessushi, sashimi,specialtyrollsand otherJapaneseandAsian-fusiondishes TheCowboy rollincludessnowcraband spicycrawfishinsideofasoy paperwrapandistopped withsearedrib-eyesteak,eel sauce,greenonionsandsesameseeds Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun.$$

Mo’sPizza

1112AvenueH, Westwego, (504)341-9650; mospizzanola.com

Pizza,po-boysandItalian dishesfillthemenuatthis WestBankpizzeria Themuffulettapizzaisapiewithham, Genoasalami,mortadella, Grandecheese,house-made olivesaladandoliveoilsauce. Noreservations.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat.,$$

Mona’sCafe andDeli

3901BanksSt., (504)482-7743; monascafeanddeli.com

Knowledge of wine, spiritsand beer aplus but not necessary.Must be able to multi-task. Duties include: stocking shelves, customer service, and some warehouse organization. Must have open availability

Aspreadofdimsum,includingdumplings,eggrollsandbeefsalad,from GetYourMom+DimSumatMid-CitybarHolyGroundIrishPub

TheMid-Cityrestaurant servesfamiliarMiddle EasternandMediterraneandishesandalsohas anattachedmarketwith manyimportedproducts Grapeleavesstuffedwith rice,groundbeef,lampand parsleyareservedwithsalad,hummusandchoiceof whiteorwheatpitabread.

Noreservations Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner daily.$$

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

Thefamily-styleItalian restaurantservessignature dishessuchasoysters

MoscaandshrimpMosca.

Chickenissauteedwith rosemary,Italianseasoning,garlicandwhitewine andsimmeredinredgravy.

Reservationsrecommended Cashonly Dinner

Wed.-Sat $$$

Mother’sRestaurant

401PoydrasSt., (504)523-9656; mothersrestaurant.net

ThisCBDrestaurantserves breakfastalldayaswellas amenuofpo-boys,Creole dishesandseafoodplatters.Thecatfishplatecan beorderedfriedorgrilled andcomeswithchoicesof twosides,suchasturnip greens,greenbeanswith tomatoes,redbeansand rice,orgrits.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable

Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily $$

Mukbang

8312OakSt., (504)345-2695; mukbangseafoodnola.com

MukbangservesViet-Cajun-styleseafoodboilsand hasamenuofvermicelli bowls,riceplates,pho andbanhmi Boiloptions includeshrimp,snowcrab, musselsandbluecraband crawfishwheninseason, andareservedwithpotato, corn,sausageandanegg.

Reservationsaccepted

Deliveryavailable Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$$

TheMunchFactory

JosephM.Bartholomew MunicipalGolfCourse,

6514CongressDrive, (504)459-2180;

themunchfactory.net

AlexisandJordanRuiz serveaCreole-inspired comfortfoodmenuincludingsandwiches,wraps, ribs,seafoodandmore UncleJo’sPastaislinguine tossedwithroastedcorm cream,sausage,shrimpand friedchicken.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch

Tue.-Sun $$

NamasteNola

201BaronneSt., (504)434-9768; namastenola439.com

ThenewIndianrestaurant onthegroundfloorof WyndhamGardenhotel servesamixoftraditional disheswithsomehighlights fromSouthernIndia Bhindi masalaisokrastir-fried withonions,tomatoesand herbsandspices.Delivery available.Lunchanddinner

Thu.-Tue.$$

Neyow’sCreoleCafe

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

TheMid-CityCreolerestaurantservesfilegumbo,crab claws,barbecueshrimp, po-boysandmore Pasta

ontheBayouispennepasta toppedwithGulfshrimp andcrawfishinacreamy sauce.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch andearlydinnerSun $$

NiceGuysNola

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

ThisGertTownrestaurant servesacreativemenu thatincludesblackened salmonandcrawfishmac andcheese,loadedoysters, burgers,sandwiches, drunkenwingsandmore.

TheEarhartAttackfries aretoppedwithcrawfish cheesesauce,chicken,hot sausage,smokedsausage, bacon,jalapenosandafried egg.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable.Noreservations LunchTue.-Fri., dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunch Sat.-Mon.$$

NOLACaye

898BaronneSt., (504)302-1302; nolacaye.com

NOLACayedrawsinspirationfromtheCaribbeanfor amenufeaturingseafood, steaks,sandwichesand tacos Grilledfishisserved witharum-jerkbutter

sauce.TheIslandBurgeris builtwithaneight-ounce patty,pepperjackcheese, avocado,arugulaand 1,000Islanddressingona sesameseedbun.Reservationsaccepted Delivery available.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Mon.$$$

NOLAPizzaCo.

NOLABrewingCompany, 3001TchoupitoulasSt., (504)272-0618; nolapizzaco.com

NOLABrewing’spizza counterservesNewYorkstylepiesalongwithsalads andheroes.Apiewith whitesaucecomeswith sausage,broccolirabe, breadcrumbsandpecorino Therealsoisasquarepizza madewithvodkasauce, pepperoniandbasil No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$$

Nonno’sCajun

Cuisine&Pastries

1940DauphineSt., (504)354-1364; nonnoscajuncuisineandpastries.com ChickenandFrenchtoast featuressixpiecesoffried chickenandFrenchbread Frenchtoasttoppedwith sugar.Breakfastitemsare

anddeliveryavailable. LunchMon.-Fri.$$

OrleansGrapevine

WineBar&Bistro

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

Thiswinebarintheheartof theFrenchQuarteroffers cheeseandcharcuterie boards,shareableplates andafullmenu.Adouble-cutporkchopisserved withorangeglaze,mashed potatoesandvegetables.

Reservationsaccepted forlargeparties Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner Thu.-Sun.$$

Oscar’s PiroguesWhiskeyBayou, 6940St ClaudeAve., (504)676-3357; pirogueswhiskeybayou.com

availableallday,andthe menualsoincludesseafood eggrolls,po-boysand seafoodplates.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable Breakfastandlunch

Thu.-Mon,dinnerMon.and Thu.-Sat $$

Olive

339CarondeletSt.,(504) 766-9271;olivenola.com

Ahalfandhalfshawarma plateincludeschoicesof chicken,beef,kebabor gyroplushummusand salad.TheLebaneseand Mediterraneanmenualso hasfalafel,friedhalloumi cheese,salads,sandwiches,seafooditemsand more Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.

OriginalThought

1871AgricultureSt., (504)603-5005;

Instagram, @originalthought_nola

Thisfoodtruckspecializes inplant-basedfaresuch asveggieburgersand cauliflowerwings.Astuffed avocadosaladincludes eggplantsausagecrumble orbarbecuedjackfruitover greenswithtomatoes, cucumbers,ranchdressing andSrirachasauce.Pickup

ChefMelissaAraujoof Almahastakenoverthe kitchenspaceatPirogue’s WhiskeyBayou.Hermenu includesitemslikeaburger, friedchickenwingsand afriedchickensandwich withhouse-madepickles, coleslawandHonduran CrackSaucethatisserved withfries.Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

OsteriaLupo

4609MagazineSt., (504)273-1268; osterialupo.com

ThisnewItalianeatery fromtheownersofSpanish restaurantCosteraserves house-madepastas, acoupleofdailypizza optionsandmore.Lasagna Bologneseismadewith beefandporkraguand ricottaandfontinacheeses.

Reservationsaccepted

DinnerWed.-Sun $$$

PJ’sCoffee

Areawide;pjscoffee.com

Thelocallyfoundedcoffee chainoffersafullmenuof coffeedrinkswithsummer optionsincludingcold brew,SouthernWedding Cakeicedlattesandvelvet icedrinks.Manylocations havebagels,breakfast sandwichesandpastries

Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailableatsome locations.Hoursvaryby location $

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Paladar511

511MarignySt., (504)509-6782; paladar511.com

Italianflavorsfillamenu rangingfromcrudotopizza andpastaswithpannacottafordessert.Pappardelle pastaistoppedwithspicy porksausageragu,Parmesanandbasil Reservations accepted.Dinnerdaily, brunchSat.-Sun.$$

Palm&Pine

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

Thistavernontheedge oftheFrenchQuarterhas creativeshareableplates andoriginalcocktails.Texas barbecueshrimpareserved inasauceofhouse-made Worcestershire,smoked shrimpbutterandShiner Bockbeeroverfriedjalapenocreamcheesegrits. Reservationsaccepted. DinnerWed.-Mon.(Thu.Mon.beginningJune1), late-nightFri.-Sat.,brunch Sun.$$

PalmettosontheBayou

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

LocatedonBayouBonfouca,Palmettosserves seafood,steaksandsandwiches.Gulffishamandine istoppedwithbrownbutter sauceandtoastedalmonds andservedwithgarlic Parmesangreenbeansand springpeas Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available.DinnerThu.Sun.,brunchFri.-Sun.$$$

Pandora’s 901N.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-8644; facebook.com/

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Thissnowballstandnear CityParkservesavariety offruitflavors,suchas watermelon,peach, strawberry,wildcherry andlemonade,andcream flavorsincludechocolate, strawberryshortcakeand nectarcream.There’salso soft-serveicecream.No reservations Lunchand earlydinnerdaily $

ParishLineBistro

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

TheParishLineBurger featuresawagyuandchuck pattytoppedwithcaramelizedonions,mushrooms, fontalcheese,picklesand housesauce.Themenu alsoincludessalads,seafoodandvegetabledishes suchasMexican-style streetcornandwhole roastedcauliflower.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner Wed.-Mon.$$

ParishParlor

1912MagazineSt., (504)302-2244; parishparlor.com

Theicecreamparlorserves flavorsrangingfromvanilla beananddoublechocolate tobananasFoster,brown buttercookiedough,lavenderLondonfogandlemon ricottahoney.Icecream cancomeincups,waffle cones,milkshakesorfloats. Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerWed.-Mon $

ParkwayBakery andTavern

538HaganAve.,

(504)482-3047; parkwaypoorboys.com Parkwayservestraditional po-boysfilledwithfried shrimp,oystersandroast beefaswellasvegetarian options.TheStreetcar Poorboyisatributetothe 1929streetcarworker strikeandincludesflashfriedpotatoeswithroast beefgravyanddebris.No reservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Wed.-Sun.$$

ThePeach CobblerFactory

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

Thischainsweetshop servescobblers,pudding desserts,cinnamonrolls, cookiesandmore Mango peachcobblerfeaturesa flakypiecrust,peaches, candiedmango,vanilla icecreamandadustingof CobblerMagic Noreservations.Lunchanddinner

Mon.-Sun $$

PeeWee’sCrabcakes ontheGo

4500OldGentillyRoad, (504)354-9884; peeweescrabcakes.com

ASeafoodChampplatter

includesfriedcatfish, aloadedbakedpotato, stuffedcrab,twocrab cakesandAlfredopasta toppedwithlumpsauce. Themenualsoincludes varioustypesofcrabs,lamb chops,stuffedcatfish, po-boys,wingsandmore Reservationsaccepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch daily,dinnerTue.-Sat $$

PhoBang

Areawide; phobangnola.com

Thefamily-ownedchain hasfivelocationsfrom KennertoNewOrleans East,allofferingslightly differentmenusofpho, riceandvermicellidishes andotherVietnamese favorites Char-grilled lemon-grasschickenis servedwithjasminerice, tomatoes,cucumbers, pickledcarrotsanddaikon. Noreservations Hours varybylocation.$$

PiccolaGelateria

4500MagazineSt., (504)493-5999; piccolagelateria.com

Thesmall-batchgelato andsorbetspotalsooffers savorycrepes,coffee drinksandgelatocakes.

daily Mid-Citylocation offerstakeoutanddelivery onlyanddoesnotaccept cash $$

PlumStreet

Sno-Balls 1300BurdetteSt., (504)866-7996; plumstreetsnoball.com

Snowballflavorsinclude plum,peach,orange, cottoncandy,candyapple, tangerine,watermelon, raspberry,rootbeerand more Creamyversions includechocolate,coconut andnectarcream.Noreservations.Lunchandearly dinnerdaily.$

PokeLoa

Areawide;eatpokeloa.com

Flavorsincludepistachio, chocolate,vanillabean, coconutandStracciatella

Noreservations Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $

PizzaDelicious

617PietySt., (504)676-8482; pizzadelicious.com

Themenufeaturesseveral signatureNewYork-style, thin-crustpies,individual slices,pastas,saladsand garlicknots ThePizzaD SupremeincludesItalian sausage,pepperoni,mushroom,roastedpeppersand redonion.Noreservations.

LunchanddinnerTue.Sun.$$

PizzaDomenica

117W.HarrisonAve., (504)229-6538;3200 BanksSt.,(504)459-2072; 4933MagazineSt., (504)301-4978; pizzadomenica.com

Alambagrodolcepizzais toppedwithsweetandsour braisedlamb,redonions, roastedcarrotsandbanana peppers.Themenualso includesroastedcauliflower,garlicknots,smoked wings,saladsandmore Noreservations Delivery available.Lunchanddinner

Dinerscanordersignaturebowlsorbuildtheir owncombinationsofraw fish,greens,vegetables, rice,saucesandmore A Land&SeaSesamebowl includeschicken,shrimp, rice,cucumbers,sweet onions,greenonions,fried onions,jalapenos,sesame seeds,lemon-misoaioliand teriyakisauce.Noreservations.Takeoutanddelivery available.Outdoorseating availableatsomelocations

Hoursvarybylocation $$

Poke-chan 2829St ClaudeAve., (504)571-5446; facebook.com/

pokechannola

Theoptionsincludesignatureandbuild-your-own pokebowlsassembled withrawtunaorsalmon, snowcrab,tofu,avocadoorchicken.AKinda Hawaiianbowlincludes tuna,wontonchips,ponzu, sesameoil,sweetonions, wakame,seaweedsalad, mangoesandmacadamia nuts Deliveryavailable.No reservations.Lunchand dinnerMon.-Fri.$$ Pomelo 4113MagazineSt., (504)442-9570; pomelonola.com

TheThairestaurantserves curries,noodledishes, salads,satay,wontonstyledumplingsandmore SouthernThai-style

Thefalafelplatterwithhummus,saffronriceandsaladat theMiddleEasternrestaurantSajonMagazineStreet PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

chickenmassamancurry ismildlyseasonedand includeschickenthigh, potatoes,onionand peanuts.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseating anddeliveryavailable

LunchanddinnerWed.-

Mon.$$

PortofCall

838EsplanadeAve., (504)523-0120; portofcallnola.com

PortofCallisbestknown foritsMonsooncocktail anditsthickburgers servedwithabaked potato.Ashortselection ofsteaksincludesafilet mignon,rib-eyeandNew Yorkstrip.Noreservations.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Mon.$$

QueRicoCubanCafe

2170GauseBlvd.,Slidell, (985)201-8215; quericocubancafe.com

ThemenuincludesCuban favoritessuchasCuban sandwiches,ropavieja, friedyucaandmore.BistecalaPalomillafeatures mojocitrusmarinated sirloinslicedthin,topped withsauteedonions andservedwithrice, blackbeansandsweet plantains.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.Lunchanddinner

Tue.-Sat $$

QueenTriniLisa

4200D’HemecourtSt., (504)345-2058; queentrinilisa.com

ChefLisa“QueenTrini” Nelsondrawsinfluences fromhernativeTrinidad& TobagoaswellasAfrican, EastIndianandAsian cuisinesforamenuof Trinbagonianislandsoul food.Acocobreadfried fishsandwichisdressed withpineapples,cucumbers,plantains,lettuce, tomatoandmayonnaise Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sat.$$

Radosta’sDeli &Restaurant

249ArisAve., (504)831-1537

TheMetairierestaurantservesclassicand specialtydelisandwiches,

seafooddishesanddaily specials.Don’sSpecialis anItaliansausagepo-boy witholivesaladandmeltedprovolonecheese.No reservations.Lunchand earlydinnerMon.-Sat $$

RedRooster 28011/2Washington Ave.,(504)895-6786; redroosternola.com

RedRoosterstartedout asasnowballstandand sweetshop,butitgrewto offeramenuofnachos, sandwiches,friedseafood platesandfriedchicken. Snowballflavorsinclude strawberry,watermelon, blackcherry,mango,coconut,orangeandmore. Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Mon.-Sat $

RivershackTavern

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

TheRiverRoadrestaurantservesupburgers, po-boys,deli-style sandwichesandappetizerslikealligatorsausage, catfishfingersandBuffalo shrimpandoysters.The Tex-Mexburgerincludesa half-poundpatty,pepper jackcheese,applewood-smokedbacon, grilledonionsandmushrooms.Noreservations

Outdoorseatingavailable. Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

Rosie’sontheRoof HigginsHotel,1000MagazineSt.,(504)528-1941; higginshotelnola.com

Therooftopbarhasa menuofsandwiches,a smashedburger,salads andsomesharableitems likecrabbeignetswith herbaioli.Blackenedfish tacosareservedinwonton shellswithseaweed saladandCajunCaviar Noreservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Dinner daily $$

TheRubySlipperCafe Areawide; rubybrunch.com

Theall-daybrunchrestaurantservessignatureBenedicts,omelets,French toast,migasandmore Loadedtotscomewith

apple-braisedporkdebris, tassocreamsauceand chives.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Outdoorseatingavailableat somelocations.Breakfast andbrunchdaily $$

RushBowls

800MetairieRoad, Metairie,(504)571-5102; rushbowls.com/ new-orleans Bowlsfeaturefruitand vegetableswithcrunchy toppings,suchasthe Beachwithacai,banana, mangoandguavajuice toppedwithgranolaand achoiceofavocado, blueberries,almonds, chiaseeds,flaxseedsand more.Smoothiesalsoare availableinavarietyof fruitblends.Noreservations.Lunchandearly dinnerdaily.$$

Saba

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

ChefAlonShaya’smodern Israelimenuincludes house-bakedpitarounds, hummuswithsavory toppings,tabbouleh, labneh,lambkoftaand more.Wholeroastedfish isservedwithtahini,confittomatoesandherbs. Reservationsaccepted. Outdoorseatingavailable.

LunchFri.-Sun.,dinner Wed.-Mon.$$$

Saj

4126MagazineSt., (504)766-0049; sajnola.com

TheMediterranean menuincludeshummus, muhamaradip,labneh, kebabs,grilledlamb chopsandmore.Spicy moussakatapenadeis madewithroastedeggplant,carrots,zucchini, redonions,olives,chilies, garlic,scallionsandherbs Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingand deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$

Sammy’s EthiopianKitchen

422S.BroadSt., (504)582-9540

Traditionaldorowat chickenstewandvege-

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tabledisheslikelentilsand simmeredcollardgreens areservedwithflat,spongy injerabread.Beeftibs featuresbeefsauteedin spicybutterwithonions, jalapenos,rosemary andherbs Reservations accepted Lunchanddinner daily $$

SecretThaiRestaurant

9212W.JudgePerezDrive, Chalmette, (504)345-2487;secretthaichalmette.com

Kowsoy,orChiangMai noodles,featuresachoice ofchicken,pork,beef, shrimportofuinyellow currybrothwithredonions andscallions,toppedwith friednoodles.Themenu includescrabRangoons, eggrolls,soups,salads, curriesandmore.Noreservations.Lunchanddinner

Tue.-Sat.$$

Sidney’sSnoballs

767N.ClaiborneAve. Snowballsareavailable infruitandcreamflavors includingstrawberry, lemonade,mango,orange, peach,raspberry,coconut andmore.There’salsoa smallmenuwithpo-boys, nachosandfrenchfries. Noreservations.Lunch

Tue.-Sun.$

SmallMart

2700ChartresSt., (504)766-8740; smallmartcafe.com

Thesmallcafeandtakeout spotspecializesinbagels andtherealsoaresalads andpo-boys.TheNew Yorkerfeaturessmoked salmon,tomato,onion, creamcheeseandcapers onachoiceofbagel.No reservations Breakfastand lunchTue.-Sun.$$

SneakyPickle &BarBrine

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

Thoughtherestaurant goesbydifferentnames atdifferenthours,many lunchanddinneritemsare similar,includingaRaines wagyubeefburgerthat istoppedwithcheddar, pickledonionsandaioli atlunch Therearemany

veganitems,including atempehReubenwith caramelizedonions,ThousandIslanddressingand sauerkraut.Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Tue.$$

Sno-La 8108HampsonSt., (504)327-7669; snowlasnowballs.com

Sno-Laisknownforits cheesecake-filledsnowball, andithasotherversions filledwithChantillycake, weddingcakeandmore Therealsoaretraditional snowballsinflavorssuch asstrawberry,orangeand lemonade,andtoppings suchascondensedmilk.

Noreservations Latelunch

anddinnerdaily $ Sofia

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

TheWarehouseDistrict restaurant’smenufeatures sophisticatedtakeson Italiandishes Malfadine pastaisservedwithbasil andSicilianpistachiopesto,lemon,granaPadano cheese,oliveoiland

crispygarlic.Reservations accepted.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerTue.-Sun.,brunch Sat.-Sun.$$

SproutsOrganicCafe

1200HenrietteDelilleSt., (504)919-1221; sproutsorganiccafe.com

Thecafeservesjuices, bakedgoodsandashort menuincludingabeet burgerandovernightoats toppedwithfruit.Golden Gingerjuiceincludes organicapples,lemons, gingerandcayenne.

Outdoorseatingavailable. Noreservations.Lunch

Wed.-Mon.$

Stuph’dBeignets

andBurgers

3325St ClaudeAve., (504)459-4571; Instagram,@get_stuphd Sweetandsavorybeignets areofferedalongsidea selectionofburgersand wings.Noreservations. Outdoorseatingavailable. BreakfastandlunchWed.-

Sun.$

Sukeban

8126OakSt., (504)345-2367; barsukeban.com

ThisJapanese-styled tavernservessushiand smallplates Theyoffera varietyofsashimiandsushi, includingabluecrabroll Barseatingisfirstcome, firstserved.Limitedreservationsaccepted.Dinner

Tue.-Sat $$

Suzie’sSoulhouse

1205St CharlesAve., SuiteC,(504)478-8006; suziessoulhouse.com

ChefSusanCosse’ssoul foodcateringcompanyrecentlyopenedarestaurant fortakeoutlunchanddineindinnerservice.Smotheredporkchopscomewith bellpeppers,onionsand browngravywithasideof garlicmashedpotatoes

Noreservations.Delivery available.Lunchanddinner

Tue.-Sat $$

SweetSoulfood

1025N.BroadSt., (504)821-2669; sweetvegansoulfood.com VeganversionsofNewOrleansandAmericanclassics fillthemenu,andthereis veganicecream.Weekly specialsincludesweetheat cauliflower,okragumbo, cashewmacandcheese,

Oneoptiononthesavory menuisacrepefilled witheggwhite,shiitake mushrooms,babyspinach, truffleoil,cheddarcheese andtofusauce.Noreservations Deliveryavailable

Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

TavaIndianStreetFood

611O’KeefeAve., (504)766-9612; tavanola.com

ManishPatel’smenuisbuilt arounddosa,whicharethin lentilandricecrepesserved withfillingssuchasmasalapotatoesandcoconut chutney.LambVindaloo

Dosahasshreddedlamb, sambharandasideofcoconut-corianderchutney.

Noreservations Lunchand dinnerWed.-Sun $$

TAVI

330N.NewHampshireSt., Covington, (985)200-2045; tavirestaurant.com

loadedpotatoes,collard greensandmore Noreservations LunchMon.-Sat $

SweetThangsNOLA

2633St ClaudeAve.; facebook.com/ sweetthangsnola

Snowballsareavailablein awidevarietyofflavors includingcherry,strawberry,mango,kiwi,lemonade, peach,pineapple,watermelonandweddingcake, anditssignature“designer sno-balls”addfruit,candy toppings,condensedmilk, cookiesandmore There areafewsavorysnacks, suchascrawfishnachos. Noreservations.Latelunch andearlydinnerTue.Sun.$

T-SwirlCrepe

3200SevernAve.,Metairie, (504)354-8857; 4200MagazineSt., (504)708-2009; t-swirlcrepe.com

ThischainservesJapanese-stylecrepeswith sweetandsavoryoptions. TheFujicaramelapple crepeincludescaramelized apples,raisins,custard cream,whippedyogurt, caramelsauceandgranola

ShayaexecutivechefFariz Choumaliservesamenu ofIsraeliandLebanese cuisineontheNorthshore. Israelisaladischerry tomatoes,cucumber,red onionandBulgarianfeta withapreservedlemon vinaigrette.Reservations accepted.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Mon.$$

TavolinoPizza &Lounge

141DelarondeSt., (504)605-3365; tavolinonola.com

TheAlgiersPointrestaurant hassignaturethin-crust piesaswellassalads, pepperonichips,meatballs andmore.TheRed,Hot andBluespizzaistopped withhotsalami,Gorgonzoladolce,andredonions.

Noreservations Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner Wed.-Sat $$

ThaiD-Jing

935thSt.,Gretna, (504)766-0681; thaidjing.com

KhaoSoiisacoconutred currysoupwithachoiceof proteinplusredonion,lime andramennoodlesandis toppedwithfriedramen. The“MonkeyMeat”is groundbeefwithchili,garlic,fishsauce,basilandsoy

FalafelKing’sshawarmaplateincludesbread,hummus,tabboulehandbabaghanoush. PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Patio

HappyHour

NowOpen

sauce.Reservationsaccepted. Deliveryandoutdoorseating available LunchTue.-Sun., dinnerTue.-Sat $

ThaiheyNOLA

308DecaturSt., (504)354-8646; thaiheynola.com

ChefOrawinYimchalam

Greeneservesadventurous ThaidishesatthisFrench Quarterrestaurant Red curryfroglegsaredeepfried andmarinatedinredcurry sauce.Reservationsaccepted Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner Wed.-Sun.$$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

Areawide;theospizza.com

Alongwithspecialtypies,the menuincludessandwiches, salads,chickenwingsand breadsticks.TheExperthas oliveoil,mozzarella,garlic, spinach,tomatoes,purple onionandcrumbledbacon. Noreservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. Hoursvarybylocation.$$

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco

1433St CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;

5015MagazineSt., (504)267-7612; titoscevichepisco.com

ThePeruvianrestaurant’s menuincludesseveraltypesof cevichewithshrimp,octopus andavarietyoffish Sudado depescadoispoachedfish, chichadejora,onionsand tomatoesservedwithrice Reservationsrecommended

Outdoorseatingavailable atMagazineStreetlocation. LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat.; brunchSun.atMagazine location $$$

Tonti’sHand

FrenchBistro 323VerretSt., (504)264-7973; Instagram,@tontis_hand

ThenewrestaurantinAlgiers

PointservesclassicFrench fare.Mushroombourguignon ismadewithshiitake,maitake andkingtrumpetmushrooms, redwine,garlicandtomatoes andservedovercauliflower

rice Reservationsaccepted

LunchanddinnerThu.Mon.$$

Trilly Cheesesteaks

3735UlloaSt., (504)582-9057; trillycheesesteaks.com

TheMid-Citysandwichshop servesbothmeatandvegan versionsofPhillycheesesteaks.TheBuffalochicken Phillyisservedwithsauteed peppersandonions,AmericancheeseandBuffalotoum sauceonanAmoroso’sroll withbluecheesedressing The veganversionusesseitanand vegancheddarcheesesauce. Noreservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.

LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun $$

TrueFoodKitchen

801St CharlesAve., (504)558-3900; truefoodkitchen.com

Thechainfocusesonfresh ingredientsandseasonal dishesalongwithsomeyearroundofferings.Forbidden Pokeincludestuna,blackrice, avocado,roastedmushrooms, cucumber,jalapeno,citrus ponzu,edamameandseasonings.Reservationsaccepted. Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner daily $$

UPizza

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

ThenewLowerGarden

Districtpizzajointserves

specialtyandbuild-your-own pies,pastadishes,sandwiches andsalads TheFelicityisa piewithgarlic-buttersauce, feta,spinach,mozzarella,artichokes,mushrooms,tomatoes andonions.Noreservations

Deliveryandoutdoorseating available.Lunchanddinner daily,late-nightThu.-Sat.$$

Venezia Restaurant

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

ThemenufeaturesItalianclassics,likepastasandpizza,as wellasCreoleseafooddishes Shellpastaisstuffedwitha three-cheeseblendandbaked inredsauce.Thehousespecial pizzaistoppedwithpepperoni,sausage,mushrooms,onion andartichokehearts.Reservationsrecommended.Lunch Sun.,DinnerWed.-Mon $$

TheVintage

3121MagazineSt., (504)324-7144; thevintagenola.com

Thecafeservesbeignets, shareableplates,flatbreads andpressedsandwiches.The Vintageflatbreadincludes marinarasauce,pepperoni, slicedromatomatoes,mozzarellaandbasil Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoor seatingavailable Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily $$

Vyoone’s

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

VyooneSegueLewis’WarehouseDistrictrestaurant servesaseasonalmenuof FrenchandCreole-inspired dishes Duckal’orangeisa duckquartertoppedwith orangesandgingersauceand servedwithmushroombread puddingandasparagus.Reservationsaccepted Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner Wed.-Sat.,brunchSun $$$

Wakin’Bakin’ 900DumaineSt., (504)233-3877; 3625PrytaniaSt., (504)534-5698; 4408BanksSt., (504)252-0343; wakinbakin.com

WINE OF THE WEEK

Terra D’oro

Entices with aromas of wet stone, persimmon, lychee, lemon zest, and melon candy accentuatedbyfloral and mineral notes. On the palate,the wine has generous juicystone fruit and nectarine, followedbya round midpalate and acore of minerality leading to a long, elegantfinish.

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EggplantalpastortacosareonthemenuatHabanaOutpost. PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY/THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Pinot Grigio

Onthebreakfastand lunchcafe’smenuisthe SourdoughKing,asourdoughbreadsandwich withbacon,spinach, tomatoes,afoldedegg, meltedcheddarcheese, avocadoandroastedgarlic aioli.It’sservedwitha choiceofside,suchas creamygrits,Cajunsmash hashorblackbeans.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable. BreakfastandlunchThu.Sun.$$

WhoDatCoffeeCafé 2401BurgundySt., (504)872-0360; facebook.com/ whodatcoffeecafe

Thecafeoffersbreakfastandlunch,coffee andespressodrinksand hasafullbar.DaGreek isathree-eggomelet filledwithsauteedRoma tomatoes,redonions, spinachandfetacheese Reservationsaccepted Outdoorseatingavailable.Breakfastandlunch daily $$

WillaJean

611O’KeefeAve., (504)509-7334; willajean.com

Thebakeryandbreakfastspotoffersavariety ofpastries,platesand sandwiches.TheWJ Breakfastcomeswith abiscuit,cheesygrits, bacon,sausageandtwo eggstoorder.Reservationsaccepted.Delivery andoutdoorseating available.Breakfastand lunchdaily.$$

YawdiJamaican Restaurant 1561TulaneAve., (504)302-1554; Instagram, @yawdifoodnola

Therestaurantserves traditionalJamaicandishes,includingoxtail,jerk chickenandgoatcurry. Jerkshrimpisservedwith twosides,suchasriceand peas,steamedvegetables, macaroniandcheeseor callaloo.Noreservations Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily $$

Zasu

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

ChefSueZemanick’sMidCityrestaurantfocuseson contemporarydishes.Ora kingsalmonisservedwith

caramelizedsauerkraut, Englishpeas,dillspaetzle andPommerybeurre blanc.Reservationsaccepted.DinnerMon.and Wed.-Sat $$$

Zee’sPizzeria

3914BaronneSt., (504)766-6056; zeespizzeria.com

Zee’smakesNortheast-stylethin-crust pizzasandalsosellsthem bytheslice.TheBambino isapiewithredsauce, garlic,mozzarella,onion, pepperoni,sausageand ricotta.Noreservations.

LunchanddinnerWed.Sun.$$

Zhang’sBistro

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

ThemenuofChinese andThaidishesincludes Mongolianbeef,whichis beefstir-friedwithonions, scallionsandgarlicina savorysauce.Thegreen curryispreparedwith coconutcream,basil, bamboo,eggplantand bellpepper.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Tue.$$

EggsBenedictatBakeryBararemadewithbuttermilkbiscuitstopped withbacon,poachedeggsandbrownbutterhollandaise.

GALLAGHER’SONFRONTST. PAN-SAUTEED POMPANO

Gallagher’sonFrontSt.utilizesPat’sGallagher’s classic CitrusBeurreBlancmethodintheirPanSauteedPompano.Thehousefavoritedishsautees pompanofishwithjumbo-lumpcrabmeat&flavors itwithafloralwhitewinebutter.

EATLIST EATLIST

IBERVILLECUISINE THECAPTAIN

Fish,shrimp,oysters,andacrabcake,all friedtoperfection.TasteNewOrleans,In NewOrleans,ByNewOrleans.

THEORIGINALITALIANPIEUPTOWN COMBINATION PIZZA

TheOriginalItalianPieUptownhasdeliciouspizzas thatareknownandloved. Calltoorderandenjoy ourfanfavorites,likethisCombinationPizza.

ATAVOLA LASAGNAINVOLTINI

ATavolaRestaurant&WineBar,locatedatLakeside ShoppingCenter,offersmodernItaliancuisinein alivelysetting.Joinusonthepatioforoneofthe mostpopularhappyhoursinthecity.

ATAVO.LA

ANGELOBROCATO CANNOLI GELATO

Ricottabasedgelato,withcrunchycannoli shellpieces,chocolatechips,candiedfruit, andpistachios.

KINGFISHKITCHEN&COCKTAILS GULFSHRIMPANDGRITS

AtKingfish,wetipourhattotheHueyP.Longera. Servingupnew-schooltwistsontraditionalNew Orleanscuisineandourbar,withitsmixofsignature andclassiccocktails,theperfectplacetomeetupwith friendsandfamilyintheFrenchQuarter.

KINGFISHNEWORLEANS.COM

BROUSSARD’S BRONZEDREDFISH

Since1920,Broussard’ssensationalFrench-Creole cuisineandhistoricFrenchQuarterarchitecturehave delightedlocalsandvisitorsalike.Enjoybrunchin thecourtyardordinnerinourelegantdiningrooms. Broussard’soffersanextensivebrunchandcocktail menuscarefullycraftedbyExecutiveChefJimiSetchim.

BROUSSARDS.COM

THECOUNTRYCLUB SUMMERCRAWFISHROLL

EnjoythisNewOrleanstakeonaNewEnglandclassic with1/4poundLAcrawfishtailsdressedinadelicious creolesaucewithpickledredonionandtoppedwith hand-cutpotatocrispsonahouse-bakedbun.

THECOUNTRYCLUBNEWORLEANS.COM

BUDSI’STHAI BUDSI’SPAD SEEEW

Budsi’sPadSeeEwisabrightdishwithboldflavors absolutelyperfectforalazysummerlunch.Sweet, savory,andsmoky,itpairswellwiththemezcalSmoky Cactusfoundintherestaurant’sever-expandingcraft cocktailmenu.Happyhourdailyfrom3-6p.m.

BUDSISTHAI.COM

PEACHCOBBLERFACTORY CARAMELAPPLECOBBLER

Sweet,primeMichiganappleslicessitbelowatender flakypiecrustlayer,givingthiscobblerasweet homemadeflavor.Warmedtoperfectionthentopped withcarameldrizzleorbourboncarameldrizzle, creamyvanillaicecreamanddustedwithour CobblerMagic

PEACHCOBBLERFACTORY.COM

BOULEVARDAMERICANBISTRO PANSEAREDCRABCAKES

BoulevardAmericanBistrofeaturesclassicAmerican dishes,exceptionalservice,andconsistentquality. Receive50%offallbottlesofwinewithto-goorders ComingsoontotheFrenchQuarter

BOULEVARDBISTRO.COM

PAT’SRESTAWHILE TUNASALAD

EnjoyastunningviewofLakePontchartrain whilediggingintothisrefreshingsalad.Sesamecrusted tunaisservedoverabedofspringmix,pickledpeppers, cucumbers,&carrotswithMisodressingandwontons

PATSRESTAWHILE.COM

PATGALLAGHER’S527RESTAURANT ANDBAR OYSTER’SPABLO

PatGallaghertakesanunorthodoxapproachtobaked oysters,addingromanocheesesauce,chipotlepeppers, andspinachwhiledousingtheshallotsontopwith tequilasauce.

GALLAGHERS527.COM

UPIZZA GARDEN DISTRICTPIZZA

Adeliciousvegetarianoption.Comeswithasavory tomatosauce,mozzarellacheese,organicspinach,&a medleyoffreshvegetablesincludingzucchini,yellow squash,mushroom,whiteonions,greenpeppers, roastedredpepper,artichoke,blackolives&flavorful roastedgarlic.Alsoavailablevegan.

UPIZZANOLA.COM

EAT LIST THE CONTINUES

KATIE’S CNNBLACKBERRY&JALAPENO RIBS

StopbyKatie’s,aMidCitystaplesince1984,forslowcookedbabybackribsinatangy&spicyblackberry jalapenoBBQsauce.Pickbetweenahalforwholerack ofjuicyribs,servedwithachoiceoftwosides.

KATIESINMIDCITY.COM

JUAN’SFLYINGBURRITO FLYING ENCHILADAS

ComboofSkirtSteak,Chicken,ShrimpSmothered inPicanteRojo,Cheddar-jack,ToppedWithSour Cream,Guacamole,andJalapeñoWithBlack BeansandYellowRice

JUANSFLYINGBURRITO.COM

MOTHER’S PASTAWEDNESDAY

PastaWednesdayfeaturesshrimp,garlic,andblack ham(Mother’siconicmenuitem).Servedexclusivelyat privatepartiesandrehearsaldinnersatMother’sNext Door.WithaseparateentranceonTchoupitoulasStreet, fullbar,professionalservers,andwhitelinens,it’sthe Mother’sexperience—dressed.

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TAVOLINOPIZZA&LOUNGE SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA

PIZZA

LocatedinhistoricAlgiersPoint,stepsawayfrom theferryterminal,TavolinospecializesinItalian-style thincrustpizzas.ComeenjoytheShrimpBruschetta Pizza:pestobasewithmozzarellacheese,fresh tomatoes,caramelizedonion,redchiliflakes&fresh poachedshrimp.OpenWed-Sat4-9pm.

TAVOLINONOLA.COM

MARTINWINECELLAR CHICKENCAESAR SALAD

Becauseafreshsaladonahotdaypairs wellwithanything.

MARTINWINE.COM

KINGBRASSERIE&BAR GRILLEDOCTOPUS

Theperfectharmonyofflavorsinourgrilledoctopus dish–expertlypairedwiththesmokyrichnessof Benton’sbacon,theearthysweetnessofsweetpotato, andtheexoticspiceblendofvadouvan

KINGBRASSERIEANDBAR.COM

BARUBISTRO&TAPAS

GAMBAS AL AJILLO

LouisianaJumboShrimpsautéedingarlicandwhite wine,chilies&Spanisholiveoil

BARUTAPASNOLA.COM

THEVINTAGE STRAWBERRYCHEESECAKE BEIGNET

TheVintage’sStrawberryCheesecakeBeignetis toppedwithpowderedsugarandfreshstrawberries. Pairsperfectlywithbubblesforbrunch

THEVINTAGENOLA.COM

BAMBOULA’S CRAWFISH CREPES

LiveMusicisn’ttheonlythingatBamboula’s!Trythe CrawfishCrepesafterallofthatdancing.Feedyour body,feedyoursoulonFrenchmanStreet

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FLAMINGOA-GO-GO

AEGEAN TUNA SALAD

Flamingoisyourgo-todestinationforlivelygroup dinners,bottomlessbrunch,lengthyhappyhours, gamedays,andmore.

FLAMINGONOLA.COM

ZHANGBISTRO WALNUT SHRIMP

IndulgeinthedelightfulflavorsofZhangBistro’s WalnutShrimp.Eachbiteofthisdishissuretoawaken yourtastebudsascrispyshrimpisservedinasweet mayosauce,toppedwithcandiedwalnut,andserved alongsidefreshbroccoliandorange

ZHANGBISTRONOLA.COM

FELIX’SRESTAURANT&OYSTERBAR CHARGRILLEDOYSTERS

Felix’sRestaurant& Oyster Barhas been serving up thebestand freshestoysters sincethe 1940s. Indulgeinour chargrilled oysters: oyster grilled to perfection with parmesan breadcrumbsand house-madecharbutter.

FELIXS.COM

RIVERSHACKTAVERN 12OZ RIBEYESTEAK

ComeouteveryTuesdaytoSteakNightandenjoy a12ozRibeyeservedwithhugeLoadedBaked Potatoforjust$20!TuesdayalsomeansAllDay HappyHourattheShack!

RIVERSHACKTAVERN.COM

GALLAGHER’SGRILL BACONWRAPPED SCALLOPS

OntheNorthShore?StopbyGallagher’sGrillforan experiencethatoffersthebestoffinedining &comfort.TryourbutteryBaconWrappedScallops withsauteedspinach,grilledartichokes,and CitrusBeurreBlanc.

GALLAGHERSGRILL.COM

ANNUNCIATION CHICKENROSEMARINO

Slowroastedboneinchickenwithgarlic androsemaryaccompaniedbylinguiniwith marinarasauce.

ANNUNCIATIONRESTAURANT.COM

DICKIEBRENNAN’STABLEAU WAGYUHANGERSTEAK

Braisedcippolinionions,Armagnacheartduckcream, lyonnaisepotatoes.Tableauisintheheartofthe FrenchQuarter,locatedonJacksonSquare&attached toLePetitTheatre.Tableau’sdisheshighlightlocal ingredients&reflectavarietyofflavors&European influencescombinedwithamodernapproach.

TABLEAUFRENCHQUARTER.COM

CURIOBISTRO

CORIANDER BLACKENEDREDFISH

DinneranddrinksonCurio’sRoyalStreetbalconyis quicklybecomingalocalfavorite.SoakinRoyalStreet’s offeringswithbottomlessMimosasandBloodyMarys.

CURIONOLA.COM

DOWNTHEHATCH TEXANBURGER

Wepromisethatourinventivemenuandattentive servicewillleaveyoutrulysatisfied.Stoponbyand tryourTexanBurger:1/2lbfreshlygroundbeefwith caramelizedonions,smokedbaconandcheddarcheese toppedwithafriedegg

DOWNTHEHATCHNOLA.COM

MIKIMOTORESTAURANT RAINBOWROLL

Freshlymadesushiusingthehighestquality gredientsiswhatyou’llgetwiththeRainbowRoll: Snowcrab,asparagus,andavocadosinside seaweed&rice,toppedwithtuna,salmon, andyellowtail,andlemonslices

MIKIMOTOSUSHI.COM

RIZZUTO’SRISTORANTE MEATBALLS&MARTINIS

Rizzuto’sRistorantemarriesoldandnewworld traditionsandgenerationsofexceptionalcooking. EveryThursday,enjoyspecialtycocktailsand complimentarymeatballsatRizzuto’s.Availablefrom 6-11pminthebarandpatio!

RIZZUTOSRISTORANTE.COM

ELPAVOREAL CHIPOTLE COCONUTSHRIMP

ElPavoReal’sChipotleCoconutShrimpcomes withgulfshrimpandmixedvegetablessautéed inasmokychipotleandcoconutmilksaucewith cilantroriceandplantains.

ELPAVOREALNOLA.COM

ORLEANSGRAPEVINE

MUSHROOMDEVINWITHGRILLEDSHRIMP

Portobellocappreparedinredwine,stuffedwithfresh tomato,toppedinroastedgarliccreamsauceand truffledgreenswithLouisianagulfshrimp.

ORLEANSGRAPEVINE.COM

LEGACYKITCHEN’SSTEAKANDCHOP LKCENTERCUTFILET

Today’sneighborhoodsteakhouseinGretna capturingpolishedcasualsandwiches,crispssalads andcomfortfoodentreeswithavarietyofprime steaksandchopscookedtoperfection. Highemphasis onwineandcocktailservice.TheWestbankisthe bestbank,correct?

LEGACYKITCHEN.COM

MOSCA’S SHRIMP MOSCA

Formorethan70years,customershaveenjoyed Italianclassicslikespaghetti&meatballsinaddition tosignaturespecialtieslikeourShrimpMosca:adozen headlesspeel&eatshrimpsautéedinoliveoil,white wine,garlic&Italianseasonings

MOSCASRESTAURANT.COM

MAGAZINEPIZZA MARGHERITAPIZZA

Servingupspecialtypizzasloadedwithtoppings, pluscalzones,wrapsandmore.Trytheclassic MARGHERITAPIZZAwithFreshmozzarella,tomato, freshbasil,oregano,parmesancheese,andgarlic herbbuttersauce.

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PJ’SCOFFEE

SOUTHERN WEDDINGCAKE

Foralimitedtime,enjoytheperfectpairingof VanillaandAlmond.Availableasacoldbrewtopped withSweetColdFoam,IcedLatte,orVelvetIce toppedwithwhippedcream

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ESPIRITU CRISPY SHRIMP TACOS

Espiritu’scrispyshrimptacosfeaturethreejumbo Louisianawildcaughtshrimpatopafreshcorntortilla withhousemadespicymangosalsa,cilantroaioli,and pickedonions.Theshrimparebatteredinriceflourand friedinadedicatedgluten-freefryerforthelightest, crispiest,shrimpiestexperienceintown.

ESPIRITUNOLA.COM

LEGACYKITCHEN’SCRAFTTAVERN CHICKEN&WAFFLES

LegacyKitchen’sCraftTavernoffersrefinedAmerican fareandcraftedcocktailsinanupscale,casual, full-servicerestaurant.Theirbrunchmenuoffers FriedChicken&Waffleswithhickorybacon-studded, pepperjellymaplesyrup.Opendailyfor breakfast,lunch,anddinner.

LEGACYKITCHEN.COM

ANNUNCIATION CHICKENROSEMARINO

Slowroastedboneinchickenwithgarlic androsemaryaccompaniedbylinguiniwith marinarasauce

ANNUNCIATIONRESTAURANT.COM

NICEGUYSNOLA SHRIMP LOBSTER&GOUDAGRITS

TakeShrimpandGritstothenextlevelatNiceGuys NOLA.TrytheirShrimpLobsterandGoudaGritsfora uniqueBrunchexperience

NICEGUYSNOLA.COM

RADOSTA’SRESTAURANT

SHRIMP CREOLE ANDCRABMEAT STUFFED GRILLEDGULFFISH

EnjoywithacoldBarqsandCrystalhotsauce.Stop byandtryourweeklyspecials:LargeGulfShrimp PoboydressedwithBluePlateMayonnaise,FreshVeal Parmesanandpastawithhomemaderédgravy,Fresh FriedLACatfishwithcrabandshrimpsauce

BIJOU CHILLEDTHAIMELONANDCOCONUTSOUP

Perfectforsummer,thischilledThaiMelonandCoconut soupisservedwithAlabamaBlueCrab,NuocCham, ShrimpCrackers,andHerbs.

BIJOUNEWORLEANS.COM

14PARISHES QUESADILLA

14Parishesisafamily-runJamaicanspotonOakSt thatserveshomelandclassicslikebeefpattiesandjerk chickenaswellasinnovative,musttrydishesliketheir quesadilla,picturedhere

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PARKWAYBAKERYANDTAVERN PARKWAY’SHOMEMADEBANANAPUDDING

Chilledvanillapuddinglayeredwithfresh bananaslicesandvanillawafers.Perfectsummer desserttobeattheheat!

PARKWAYPOORBOYS.COM

LIL’DIZZY’SCAFE GUMBO

Comeandtryourdeliciousgumbo.Thisrecipehasbeen intheBaquetfamilyforover70yearsandispackedfull ofourhomemadehotsausage,ham,shrimp,crab,and smokedsausage.

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FREYSMOKEDMEATCO. HOTFRIED CHICKENSANDWICH

Frey’sHotFriedChickenSandwichisdressedwith Mike’shothoney,pickles,coleslaw,andsrirachaaioli.

FREYSMOKEDMEAT.COM

THEO’SNEIGHBORHOODPIZZA THEVEGAN-ATOR

Tomatosauce,sun-driedtomatoes,freshtomatoes, yellowsquash,purpleonions,wholegarlic,fresh mushrooms,jalapenos,pineapple&kalamataolives toppedwithcrushedredpepperflakes.

THEOSPIZZA.COM

VENEZIA SPAGHETTI&MEATBALLS

FamiliescancelebrateSummerwithItalianfavoritesat Venezia.ThisMidCityneighborhoodrestaurantserves ahomestyleItalianmenu,handmadepizzas,quality hand-cutsteaks&freshlocalseafooddisheswitha NewOrleansflare.OpenWednesday–Friday,&Sunday forlunch&dinner.DinneronSaturday

VENEZIANEWORLEANS.COM

LEGACYKITCHEN’STACKLEBOX CHARGRILLEDOYSTERS

Craft cocktails&mouthwateringsoutherndishes served up dailyatthe TackleBox.Brunch served dailyuntil 2p.m.Happy Hour daily3-6p.m.Try a customer favorite:Charbroiled oystersmadewith garlic parmesan herb butter

LEGACYKITCHEN.COM

ZASU FRIEDSEASCALLOPS

Capers,Tarragon,CeleryRoot-AppleRemoulade

ZASUNOLA.COM

NEYOW’SCREOLECAFE SEAFOODPLATTER

Lookingforhome-styleCreolecooking?Looknofurther thanNeyow’sCreoleCafé.MenufavesincludeShrimp Creole,StuffedCrabs&theSeafoodPlatter:Farmraised catfish,Gulfshrimp&oysters,&astuffedcrab, servedwith2sides

NEYOWS.COM

THEGARAGE SWEETFIRECRACKERRIBS

Afterallthelatenightdancinggrabsomedeliciouslate nightgrubliketheseSweetFirecrackerRibs!

THEGARAGE-ANAWLINSMUSICCLUB.COM

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT

instruments.Heperformstwonights withtheDelfeayoMarsalisQuartet, featuringLarrySieberthonpianoand HerlinRileyondrums.At8p.m.and10 p.m.Friday,May26,andSaturday,May 27.Tickets$45viasnugjazz.com

WaterSeed

WaterSeedandLeTrainiumpperformattheopeningofTipitina’sFree Fridayssummerconcertseries,which runsthroughSept.1.At9p.m.Friday, May26.Visittipitinas.comfordetails.

LAAFBayouBlockParty

TheLouisianaAbortionFund(LAAF) helpsthoseseekingabortioncare withlow-barrierfinancialsupport forabortions,traveltoastatewhere accessisstillaright,andforthingslike childcare.OnSaturday,May27,LAAF willhostafree,family-friendlyblock partyattheAndreCaillouxCenterfor PerformingArtsandCulturalJustice withmusic,food(includingcrawfish), drinksandkids’activities.Therealso willbegiveaways,andLAAFwillhave informationabouttheirreproductive rightswork.Theblockpartyruns2-6 p.m.Findmoreinfoateventbrite.com

It’sTime

TopChristianmusicandgospel singersjoinedforcesforthistourand concert.ThelineupincludesGrammy winnersTashaCobbsLeonard,Natalie GrantandNaomiRaine,TamelaMann, whoformerlysangwithKirkFranklin, andKatieTorwalt.Theshowfeatures songslikeLeonard’sGrammy-winning “BreakEveryChain,”Grant’s“King oftheWorld,”RaineandMaverick CityMusic’s“Promises”andmore. At7p.m.Wednesday,May24,at SaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

SecretCowboy

NewOrleansduoDaneHarterand ShannonPaine-Jesambothhave backgroundsinjazz,butasSecret Cowboy,theycreateinteresting, complexandsometimesheavymath rock.Thetworeleasetheirdebut studioalbumonFriday,May26,with ashowatGasaGasa.BigGarden,Ded DebbieandFlipFitchalsoplay.Music startsat9p.m.Ticketsare$10 viaticketweb.com

KomenkaEthnicDance

KomenkaEthnicDanceandMusic Ensemble’sspringconcertfeatures traditionaldance,musicandfolkoutfitsfromAzerbaijan,Croatia,Greece, Mexico,theMiddleEast,Moldavia, Norway,SouthAfrica,Spain,Tibet,

UkraineandtheU.S.At7:30p.m. Saturday,May27,and2p.m.Sunday, May28,atLoyolaUniversity’sRoussel Hall.Tickets$8-$13inadvancevia tickettailor.com/events/komenkaor $10-$15atthedoor.

AcidMothersTemple

GuitaristandsynthplayerKawabata

MakotoleadstheJapanesepsychedelicrockbandAcidMothersTemple &TheMeltingParaisoU.F.O.The grouphasrecordedandspunoffside projectsataprolificclip.TexaspsychedelicbandST37opensat9p.m. Sunday,May28,atGasaGasa Tickets$16viaticketweb.com

DrivinNCryin

ThestalwartSouthernrockersfrom Atlantahaveleanedintocountry musicinrecentyears.They’rein NewOrleansforatwo-nightstandat ChickieWahWah.At8p.m.Saturday, May27,andSunday,May28.Tickets $25inadvanceor$32onthedayof theshow.Visitchickiewahwah.com forinformation.

TrumpetMafia

&GabrielleCavassa

AshlinParker’sbrassgangTrumpet Mafiawillbejoinedbyvocalist GabrielleCavassa—the2021Sarah VaughanJazzVocalCompetition co-winner—forashowat8p.m

Thursday,May25,atChickieWah Wah.Ticketsare$25advancevia chickiewahwah.comand$32dayof theshow.

‘RootsofFire’screening

Thedocumentary“RootsofFire” focusesonyoungCajunandzydeco musiciansfromsouthLouisianaworkingtonotonlypreservetheirmusical heritagesbutalsopushtheirgenres forward.Therewillbeascreeningof thedocumentaryalongwithaperformancebyJourdanThibodeauxetLes Rodailleursat7p.m.Saturday,May27, atTheBroadside.Ticketsare$20via broadsidenola.com

TheSleazeballOrchestra

TheSleazeballOrchestraplaysthe kindofsleazyjazzthatwouldgo wellwithaveryodd,veryfreaky, veryfunburlesqueact.Thegroup titledits2022album,“PearlRiver Tango,”asanodtoacertainnonchurch-sanctionedthreesomethat madeheadlinesacoupleyearsago

Thebandwillbejoinedbyart-rockersMalevitusforashowat9p.m. Thursday,May25,atd.b.a.Tickets are$10viadbaneworleans.com.

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TUESDAY23

BAMBOULAS DoyleCooperJazzBand, 1:15pm;TiffanyPollockandCompany, 5:30pm;AndyJForestBlues,9pm

BLUENILE—WaterSeed,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard“Piano”Scott,12:30pmColin Myers,5pm;Fritzel'sAllStarBand,8pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE New OrleansChamberPlayers,7:30pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM

ArrowheadJazzBand,2pm

SIBERIA—MaggieMay/JessicaFisch/ ByronDanielandtheFiveDeadDogs,9pm

SIDNEY'SSALOON—TheAmazing Henrietta,6:30pm

THERABBITHOLE—RebirthBrass Band,10pm

WEDNESDAY24

BAMBOULAS—Boardwalkerandthe3 FingerSwingers,1:15pm;JohnSaavedra, 5:30pm;RouleandtheQueen,9pm

BLUENILE NewBreedBrass Band,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

—Richard“Piano”Scott,12:30pm; BourbonStreetSTARS,5pm;Fritzel's AllStarBand,8pm

GASAGASA—Jeromes Dream,ElizabethColorWheel,KCWren, Slowhole,9pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM PastelPanties,2pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZNATIONAL HISTORICALPARK—JamilSharif Trio,2pm

SIBERIA—MyNeptune/JustinReady andtheEchoPrairie/AbsoluNon,9pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE Funkin'ItUp withBigSam,7:30pm

THURSDAY25

BAMBOULAS—SigridandZigZags,1:15 pm;CristinaKaminisandtheMix,5:30 pm;WolfeJohn’sBlues,9pm

BLUENILE—WhereY'atBrassBand,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard“Piano’Scott,12:30pm;Doyle Cooper,2:30pm;JohnSaavedra,5pm; Fritzel'sAllStarBand,8pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE

VersipelNewMusicpresentsDifferent Trains,7:30pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM—Seth Finch,2pm

PAVILIONOFTHETWOSISTERS

CreoleStringBeans,6pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT

—DaLovebirdswithRobinBarnesand PatCasey,8pm

STANDREW'SEPISCOPALCHURCH— RingingandSingingoftheBells,7pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—Brass—A— Holics,7:30pm

FRIDAY26

BAMBOULAS MilesBerryTrio,11 am;FullyDressedPoBoys,2:15pm;Les GetrexandCreoleCookin,6:30pm; Bettisand3rdDegreeBrassBand,10pm

BB'SSTAGEDOORCANTEEN, NATIONALWWIIMUSEUM

WartimePianoHappyHour,4pm

BLUENILE TheCaesarBrothers,7 pm;KermitRuffinsandtheBarbecue Swingers,11pm

BLUENILEBALCONYROOM— TrumpetSlim&BrassFlavor,10pm

BYWATERWONDERLAND— DelachaiseEnsemble,8pm

HOWLIN'WOLF—TheDaleDolese Band,PoissonRouge,8pm

KERRYIRISHPUB—PatrickCooper,5pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE

VersipelNewMusicpresentsDifferent Trains,7:30pm

PIROGUE’SWHISKEYBAYOU— StrangeRoux,8pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONRIVERSIDE —PhilMelancon,5pm

REPUBLICNOLA—RepublicRewind: 2000sEdition,11pm

SANTOS—MINKAwithWhisperParty andLisbonGirls,9pm

SIBERIA—Fault/Horsebiter/Donner Party/T.A.C.K.,8pm

SIDNEY'SSALOON—RikSlave's DarkLoungeMinistries,7pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—TrixieMinx's BurlesqueBallroom,7&9pm

SATURDAY27

ALLIANCEFRANCAISEDELA

NOUVELLE—ORLEANS—Unenuiten musique,5pm

BAMBOULAS—Walkerandthe3

FingerSlingers,11am;TheNewOrleans SwingingGypsies,2:15pm;Johnny Mastro,6:30pm;PaggyPrine,10pm

BLUENILE GeorgeBrownBand,7 pm;JMBandtheVibe,11pm

BLUENILEBALCONYROOM The MarignyStreetBrassBand,10pm;JMB andtheVibe,11pm

CAFEISTANBUL—PleasureSavior

Presents:UNANOCHEDEREGGAETON III,10:30pm

CHEMINALAMERATFOUR

SEASONS AmandaShaw,12pm

DOUBLEDEALERCOCKTAILBAR

ATTHEORPHEUMTHEATER—Sean Riley,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB—

Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm;Steve Detroy,2:30pm;LeeFloyd&Thunderbolt Trio,6pm;Fritzel'sAllStarBand,9pm

MISSRIVERATFOURSEASONS

HOTELNEWORLEANS—Jazz Brunch,10:30am

PIROGUE’SWHISKEYBAYOU—Greg SchatzandtheFriggin'Geniuses,8pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONRIVERSIDE —PhilMelancon,5pm

SIBERIA—RussianWhite,Komrades, IyaToyah,9pm

THEDOMINO—MadDogMenagerie,7pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE TheNayo JonesExperience,7:30&9pm

THREEMUSES—MiaBorders&Jesse Morrow,5pm

SUNDAY28

BAMBOULAS—MidnightBrawlers,5:30 pm;EdWillsAmberRachelleandSweet Potatoes,1:15pm; Blues4Sale,9pm

BLUENILE TheBakedPotatoes,7 pm;StreetLegendsBrassBand,10pm

GASAGASA AcidMothersTemple,9pm

HOWLIN'WOLF—Hot8Brass Band,10pm

MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE— LadyBabyMiss,7pm

MISSRIVERATFOURSEASONS

HOTELNEWORLEANS Jazz Brunch,10:30am

NEUTRALGROUNDCOFFEEHOUSE

INEXILE—PHFred,4pm;Neutral GroundOpenMicNight,7pm

SANTOS—SystemExclusive,Static StaticandIlGruppoFr.,9pm

SIBERIA—Playytime/HotEarth/DSablu/Chokesetter,8pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—ChuckyC andBand,7:30pm

MONDAY29

BAMBOULAS BenFoxQuartet,1:15 pm;TheMelataun’s,5:30pm;EdWills Blues4Sale,9pm

BMC—BALCONYMUSICCLUB

AudreyLeCrone&the Crawzaddies,5pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

MatineeAllStarBand,12:30pm; LeeFloydandThunderboltTrio,5pm; RichardScottandFriends,8pm SCAN

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NECTARINESAREN’TA FRUITTHATNEEDSTO

BEPEELED.Butasmall mix-upputrapperAlfred Banksandproducer

AlbertAllenbackonto aconversationabout authenticity.

“Alfredtextedmethis thing—nectarinepeels— andinmyheadIconfused itwithtangerinepeels. AndIthoughtaboutallthe studiosI’vebeenin,while I’vebeenpeelingCuties andHalos,andsomebody isinthestudiograndstanding,clearly beingsomeonewhoisnotthem,” Allenbacksays.“ThenIrealized,‘Oh, nectarines.’ButbythatpointI’vewrittenthislittlemelody—and‘nectarine peels,’itsoundsbetter.”

BanksandAllenbackfollowedthat threadontheirnewEPasSaxKixAve. Releasedlastweek,“NectarinePeels” isanall-too-quickalbumofreflective, catchyhip-hopwithBanks’witand Allenback’sproduction—crossinglo-fi jazz,house,rhythmandbluesand othergenres—ondisplayalongwith guestappearancesbyMegaRan,Pell, LeTrainiumpandHaSizzle

“Itbecamethisthingaboutbeing whoyouare,evenwhenit’seasier sociallyandmorefinanciallyexpedient tobesomeoneelse,”Allenbackadds. “Weseethatsomuch.Thealgorithm rewardsdirectcopies.”

Thereisn’tanarrativeon“Nectarine Peels,”butthere’salooseconceptthat comesupacrosstheEP,especiallyon thetitletrackandthecloser“TheSum ofAllPeels.”There’sapersonality grapplingwithtryingtofakeituntilthey makeitandanobserverwonderingifthe fakersleepswellatnight

“Man,justbeyourself,butalsobe themosthonestversionofyourselfand you’llbeabletostandonit,”Bankssays. “Mywholethinghasalwaysbeen:As longasyoucansleepatnight.Aslongas youcanstandbehindthemusic.”

Banks,anemcee,andAllenback, thesaxplayerandflautistforTankand theBangas,startedSaxKixAveinearly 2020andreleasedtheirfirstEP,“IDon’t WearSuits,”intheearlydaysofthe COVID-19pandemic.Butwhatcould havebeenafunone-offhasonlygrown andsharpened,without-of-towndates, aslotatthe2022FrenchQuarterFest andaspotinJanuaryataPelicansgame toperformtheirsingle“Kaleidoscope” withPell.Andlastmonth,Banksand Allenbackjoinedtheirglblwrmng

cohorts—Pell,$leazyEZ,Kr3wcial, LeTrainiump,DominicScottandmore atthisyear’sJazzFest

Authenticityisafruitfultopicfor SaxKixAvetoexplore—it’sthereason BanksandAllenbackworksowell togetherand,byextension,whytheir musicclicks.There’sastrongpersonal friendshipatthebase,asharedsense ofhumorandconsiderationofone another.Itbleedsoverprofessionally andthetwohaverubbedoffonone another:Banksisalittlelessself-serious,includinginhisrecentsolowork, andheinturnhastemperedsomeof Allenback’sabsurdities.

Justcheckouttheirsocialmedia

TheSaxKixAveInstagramandTikTok isfilledwithlow-budget,off-kilter, AdultSwim-worthyvideosplugging showdates,newmusicorjustrandomthoughts.There’sbeenarecent stringofvideosfeaturingcrispy,fried hashbrowns—usedasplayingcards andmotivationforAllenback’straining sessions—topromo“Hashbrowns,”an outrageousfreestyleaboutthejoysof theartery-cloggingmorningtreat

ButwhileSaxKixAveusescomedytospreadthegoodwordabout theirmusic,it’sonlyavehicle.Their Instagramvideosfor“Hashbrowns” caughtfirebecauseBankswasableto writecatchylyricsaboutanabsurdtopic overAllenback’sgrinding,MFDoomesque,synth-bass-heavybeat.It’sa goodsong—aweirdone,definitely,but agoodone

“Onethingthatweagreeonisthat asfunnyasweare,asmanyjokeswe crack,themusicisfirstandforemost,” Bankssays.“Themusichastoslap.”

Find“NectarinePeels”atsaxkixave. bandcamp.comandonmajor streamingplatforms

SaxKixAveisrapperAlfredBanks andproducer,saxophonistand flautistAlbertAllenback.

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BayouOdyssey

by Will Coviello

THYMIOSPARTALESANDHISGREEK-AMERICAN SUPERBANDWILLPERFORMattheirfirstNew OrleansGreekFestivalonMemorialDayweekend.The bandhastwoalbums’worthoforiginalsandkeepsup withthetophitsinGreece,anditalsohasahandleon folkmusic.SinceitsometimesperformsatGreekweddings,thebandknowsallsortsofregionalfolksongs anddances.Thatcomesinhandywhenfestivalgoers makerequests,Partalessays.

Partales’bandwillperformallthreedaysofGreek Fest,May26-28,ontheoutdoorstageattheHellenic CulturalCenteralongBayouSt.JohnatAllenToussaint Boulevard.ThefestivalalsobringsahostofGreek food,amarket,kids’gamesandmore

PartalesisbasedinSanAntonio,andwhenhe’snot performingwiththeband,hesingsatGreeknightclubs aroundTexas.KeyboardistKostasPapahatzislivesin NewYork.PercussionistPanagiotisPapahatzislives inGreeceandistheleadwriterfortheband’soriginal music.Healsohashisownstudiothere,wherethe bandrecordeditsalbums.TasosKopulosplaysthe bouzouki,whichlookslikeaguitarwithalong,thin neck.KostasTriantafillouplaysclarinet.

Atthefestival,thebandwillplayamixoftunes, fromoriginalsandcontemporaryGreekhitstoclassics familiartowideraudienceslike“ZorbatheGreek” and“NeveronSunday.”There’splentytodanceto, andnewcomerscanjoininandlearnGreekdances includingthekalamatiano,tsamikoandsyrto,inwhich participantslinkhandsanddanceinachainorcircle,or themorebellydancing-liketsifteteli

Duringbreaksbythefullband,PartaleswillDJsetsof popularmusic.

There’salsomuchmoretraditionalmusicintheHoly TrinityGreekOrthodoxCathedral.Duringthefestival, visitorscantaketoursofthechurchandhearashorttalk onthehistoryofthechurchandcommunity.Therealso willbedemonstrationsofByzantinechantsledbyJohn MichaelBoyer,whorecentlypublishedalessonbookon thesacredmusicoftheGreekOrthodoxChurch. BoyeralsoistheassociatemusicdirectorofPortland, Oregon’sCappellaRomana,whichperformssacred

choralmusic,includingByzantine chanting.BoyermovedtoNew OrleanstobecomeHolyTrinity’s musicdirector,andheisrebuildingthechurch’smusic programsafterthedisruptionofthepandemic. Atthefest,thechurch’sHellenicDancersdontraditionalfolkoutfitsandperformtraditionaldances, bothinsidetheHellenicCenterandoutdoors.

Thefestivalalsohasawidearrayoffoodofferings,fromtheGreekmarkettopreparedfoods. Highlightsincluderoastedlamb,souvlaki,spanakopita,stuffedgrapeleavesandmore.Newthisyear areboothsofferingkarpouzosalata(watermelonand fetasalad),kolokithopita(zucchiniandfetapie)and melitzanosalata,aneggplantdip.Therealsoisapastry counterwithanextensiveselectionofbaklava,karidopitaandravanicakes,andcookiesincludingkoulourakia,kourabiedes,stuffedfinikiaandmore.

Fordrinks,thereareboothsforGreekMythosbeer, Greekwines,spiritsincludingmastihaliqueurandouzo, andmango,pomegranate,strawberry,watermelon andouzodaiquiris.

DubbedtheAthenianPlayground,thekids’area featuresgames,craftactivities,facepainting,aclown withballoonanimalsandsnowballs.

Thefestivalalsoholdsa5Krun/walkonSaturday. Festivalhoursare5-11p.m.Friday,May26;11a.m.-11 p.m.Saturday,May27;and11a.m.-8p.m.Sunday,May 28.Admissionis$10,andchildrenunder12getinfree Formoreinformation,visitgfno.com.

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