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The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parades Jan. 28

AVATARLICIOUSISHARDTOMISS,EVEN AMONGTHEMORETHAN110SUBKREWES that will marchonSaturday, Jan.28, in this year’s Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parade. Inspiredbythe movie“Avatar,” the all-women subkrewe’s members costumeinbluebodysuits and makeupand marchwiththeir signature contraption, alighted rolling platform with astripperpole They’vecomealongway from theirstart in 2014

“Westarted with four participants and areally wonkyshoppingcart with atinyspeaker in it,and we were pathetic,but we hadthe time of our lives,”saysfounderNiki Wilson.

She and afriendhad marched the year before as Fembotsfromthe Austin Powers movies.And though she’sgenerally afan of sci-fiand the other fandomsthatfill thekrewe, therewas morethatattracted her to Chewbacchus.

“Wefellinlove with homemade throws,and thecontraptionshad me hooked,” shesays. Thekrewe callsany motorizedornonmotorized vehiclea“contraption,”and the parade’sminifloat armadaincludes theBar2-D2 and theSpace Farce, featuringagiant UFOhovering over areplica of downtown NewOrleans

Fortheir first parade,Avatarlicious membersboughtcostumesonline and attached glittersheetsand light-upwands to theshopping cart.But within acouple years, they upgraded theirbodysuits,started usingwater-activated powdered makeup forfullskin coverage and added thestripperpole contraption.

“I wouldn’tsay anyone in our krewe is specifically learningstripper pole moves,”Wilsonsays. “At theend of theparade,beforewe head offtothe Chewbacchanal, there’salwayssomebody— usually from another subkrewe —who comesupand says,‘IknowwhatI am doing. CanIget up there?’”

Thenameofthe overall kreweis themashupofBacchus,the godof wine,and Star Wars’ Chewbacca. At theheart of thekrewe is theCult of theSacredDrunkenWookiee, and thereare numerous Star Warsinspiredgroups, includingthe dance troupe TheLeijorettes,the Death Star Steppers and the610 Wampas, ahybridofayeti-like snow creature from Star Wars andthe outfits of NewOrleans’ 610 Stompers Therealso aregroupsdedicated to “StarTrek,”“Doctor Who,” “E.T.,”

“Ghostbusters,”“Menin Black” and“Sharknado.” Onegroup dresses like kingcakebabies.The Aerial SpaceSquad are aerialists whoenjoy cosplay. TheIntergalactic Realtors Association create stunning aliencostumes.

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WomenofWakandais oneofthe more recent additions.Wankeeta Jackson formed the groupfollowing the popularity of theoriginal “Black Panther” movie. Many members designcostumesbased on thefilm’sDoraMilaje warriors,but thegroup also mixes in other elements.Last year it incorporated references to thehorror drama“LovecraftCountry” and introduced“Beyond C’est,” acontraption featuringthe glittery figure of awoman with alarge Afro.The groupalso has arolling spacecraft DJ booth

This year,the group’stheme is “The Ancestral Queen,”which ties into thesecond movie, “Black Panther:WakandaForever.” The members’ mostly hand-made throws include earrings andbracelets,and thegroup will unveil anew artpiece during theparade,Jackson says Some groups have created theirown mythologies.Brennan Steele startedthe Space Vikings as aHalloween groupcostume. He wanted to do Vikings butwitha distinguishing theme. TheSpace Vikings thus appear in furs,horned helmetsand other gear,all in whites,metallicand shining colors from beingsun bleachedontheir voyages across thegalaxy.

Steele likedthe idea and thegroup started marchinginChewbacchus in 2014.Healso used to work with a localfloat buildingcompany, andhe createdthe Vikings’ massive bison float. This year,he’saddingaflatbed attachmentfor thesubkrewetoadd aspeaker.Thatalso will help krewe membersstashtheir throws and other items. Signature throws include truckerhatsand vinylstickers.

Steele puts hisfloat-buildingskills to work with other krewes,includingaKrewe du Vieuxsubkrewe.He haskeptthe SpaceVikings accessible,withsuggested donation dues of $10and membership available viathe group’sFacebook page.

Members of variousChewbacchus subkreweshave representedthe krewe in other parades, including Krewe of OAK’sMid-Summer Mardi Gras,the SouthernDecadence parade and NewOrleans Pride parade.Thereare annual events, includinganAlien BeachParty held at theDrifter Hotel.

Aweek before theparade, the groupholds athrow swap,so subkrewe members cantrade handmade throws with groups they won’t be closetointhe parade lineup. Forthisyear’sevent at UrbanSouth Brewery, thebrewery createdChewy Granola,a peanut butter chocolate oatmealstout available in limitedquantity.

This year,the krewealso is adding apermanentmonument. Ashrine to theSacredDrunkenWookieewill be installedatthe Saturn Bar, where plans forthe kreweoriginally were hatched. It looks like astone altar with aWookieecarving andother iconography in thecenter.

Saturn Baralso is near thebeginning of theparadeatSt. Claude and Franklinavenues.The parade begins at 7p.m.Saturday,and theroute turnsonElysian Fields and proceeds across theFrench QuarteronDecaturStreet. The Chewbacchanalbeginsat9p.m.at TheFillmore,and generaladmission ticketsare $20for nonmembers. Visitchewbacchus.org for krewe andparade information and ball tickets.

LesBallets Trockadero de MonteCarlo

THETROCKS,ORLESBALLETS

TROCKADERODEMONTECARLO,are an all-male troupe that dances en pointe whileparodying classic ballets,suchas“Swan Lake”or “Giselle.”While technically precise, thegroup satirizesclassical arts and theconventions of ballet. Thegroup performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,Jan 28,atthe Mahalia Jackson Theater forthe Performing Arts.Tickets$35$169 via nobadance.com.

Dita VonTeese:Glamonatrix

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DITAVONTEESE brings her touring show to NewOrleans.The show ranges from glamorousretro burlesque styles to fetishthemesand newburlesque by DirtyMartini In addition to directing theshow, Dita revives her Champagne glass actand is joined by her Vontourage dancers. Performers include ZeliaRose,Lana KaiFox, ToscaRivolaand Laszlo Major. At 7:30 p.m. Friday,Jan.27, at Orpheum Theater. Find tickets viaorpheumnola.com

‘Cry It Out’

INTHECOMEDY“CRYITOUT,”THREE WOMENWHOARESPENDINGTOO

MUCHTIME home alonewith their newborns find quick andneeded comaraderie. Buttheyhave little else in commonand theirneeds spill outastheyseek common ground.CrescentCityStage presentsthe show at Loyola University’s MarquetteTheatre Thereisa previewat7:30p.m Thursday, Jan.26, andthe show runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday,Jan.27, and Saturday,Jan.28, and2:30 p.m. Sunday,Jan.29, andcontinuesFeb.2-9.Tickets$10-$50 viacrescentcitystage.com.

PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER / THETIMES-PICAYUNE

TheSpaceVikingsmarch intheIntergalacticKrewe ofChewbacchusparade.

PHOTO BYZORAN JELENIC

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Morethan200volunteers, working with theeducation nonprofit City Year,spent MartinLuther King Jr.Day helping outatMildred Osborne Charter School. Thegroup restored the school’splayground, which was damagedbyHurricane Ida, paintedmotivational murals and completedclassroom projects requested by teachers.

DanielandFrankGlaserandotherdevelopers have disregarded aplantodevelop theformer Brown’sDairy site in Central City into acityblock of badly neededaffordablehousing Instead,they’re building fourand five-bedroom townhomes withluxury amenitiesthatwill be marketedasshort-term rentals, TheTimes-Picayune reported.The site’s original developers,1400Baronne, LLC, hadplannedaffordable housing units,but after running into obstacles sold off the property,including to the Glaser brothers, whooperate dozens of STRs

CARLWEATHERSHATESTHEWORD

“LIKE.” Youknow, themostpopularfiller word forthe absenceof constructive vocabulary.Atleast it’s thewordWeatherscorrected me on severaltimes when I wasspeaking.

“When yousay,you know, ‘like this’or, youknow, sometimes when ‘likepeople do,’ what does that mean?” says Weathers, 74 “‘Like’? Does it mean anything? If youdropthatwordfromyour vocabulary you’ll be so much clearerabout what you’re saying and asking.”

TheJeffersonParishSheriff’s Office hasbeen illegally destroying deputies’ disciplinary recordsfor at least 10 years, Verite News reported.The practice makesitmoredifficult to hold errant deputies accountable. JPSO is required to seek approval from theState Archivesbeforedestroying public records, butthatoffice hasnodisposalrequests on file from JPSO from the last decade.

Scifinerds andvarious assortedother fandomshad gathered together earlier this month in theErnest N. Morial ConventionCenterfor FanExpo NewOrleans,paradingaround in capes, wings,spacesuits and other fantastical outfits, crafted withNew Orleans flair.The family-friendlyconventionfor fans of fantasy, sci-fi,horrorand gaming featured numerouscelebrity panels, shoppingstops andactivities, bringing wonder andalittlebit of magic to theNew Orleans CBD.

He maybeadept at playing other worldlycharacters,but in person, Weathersisremarkably down to earthand feelsalmost familiar,likeyourwiseuncle at thecrawfishboil, readytodish outlifeadviceatamoment’s

notice.Likegetting rid of unnecessarywords like,well, “like.” Sure,“like”makes sensewhen you’re comparingtwo things —“This is like this,orthisislike that”or“Apollo CreedislikeDillon from Predator,exceptwithoutthe CIAclearance.”‘Like’also works when talkingaboutamatterof taste:“Iliketoeat redbeans.” Otherwise,Weathersiskinda right:Itserveswelltosimplyomit thewordfromyourvocabulary Butafter listening back to our tape,I thoughtWeatherssaid “you know” toomuch. Buthey Imet Weathers, perhapsNew Orleans’ most famous native son in Hollywood,onthe first day of theexpo, when only badest batchesofgeeks were clamoring to getpicturesand autographs of theirfavorite celebrities.Even so, enthusiasm wafted through theair as Jedi and Mandalorians stood in line to meet Weathers Dressed allinblue, Weathers kindly signed autographs with all theair of abelovedprincemeetinghis subjects.

If you’ve neverbeentoa“con” asthey’re called,well, they’rea whole thing. On anygiven weekend, somewhereinthe country there’sprobablyafan convention of some sort,drawing fans of anime, comicbooks,sci-fi, fantasyand gamingofvarious kinds.

That figure amountstoanaverage of more than 23 cars stolenper day, withaboutaquarter of the thefts occurringdowntown. NOPD has sought to shiftthe blame to,of allthings,TikTokfor theuptickin auto thefts,particularlyofKiasand Hyundais. NOPDreportedatotal of 4,400carsstolenin2022.

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MandalorianstarCarlWeathers teachesusathingortwoaboutlife, actingandgrammar

PHOTO BY CHRISTAYLOR UncleCarlkickingtheknowledge

30.9% WHERE’S THEJAZZ?

Oneofthe biggestparts of anycon are celebrity appearances— with “celebrity”running thegamutfrom majorstars with decadesofexperience,likeWeathers, to arandom redshirt whodidn’tdie during an episode of Star Trek.

Weathersisbestknown forhis roles in “Rocky”asApolloCreed, Dillon in “Predator,”ActionJackson in theblaxploitation film “Action Jackson,”and he is nowapartofthe most famous media franchise ever: Star Wars,asGreef Kargain“The Mandalorian.”He’salso an accomplished director, with dozens of TV episodes under hisbelt, including “The Mandalorian,”which premieres itsthird season on March1 Meanwhile, hereIwas,getting grammar lessons from oneofthe currentstars of Star Wars.

“Ittakes alittlebit of focus,” Weatherssaysabout riddingyourself of filler words. “Soonceyou’vedone those things —you know— onceyou know what you’re really trying to ask, whydoyou have to saylike?”

I’dbrought along my stuffed WookieeDaveed,thinkingit’d bringWeatherssomecomfort.But when Iintroducedthem,Weathers

seemed scared.“You’re frightening me now, Samarah,”Weatherssays. “Lord, help us.”

Theman runs NevarroCityand he can’thandle abite-sizedWookiee? Love is love.Hometravels in the heart. Food is heavenly. Theseare theCredo of UncleCarl.

Alongside football, acting,and directing,Weathersenjoysthe manyflavors that bless theculinary realm. ComingfromNew Orleans, thoseflavors aremorethanflavors —they’re historiesinyourmouth From theurgetoquellhunger witha good bowl of redbeans to grandma’sfall-off-the-bone-good chicken,the food of ourhistory has away of sticking withusall.Evenin keto-crazedHollywood

“I’d eatfilégumbo till thecows come home,” Weathers says.“Love it.Love it.Love it.Loveit. Seafood —goodGod —all dayevery day. Rawoysters.Ijust hadsomelast night. Idon’t care whereI’vetraveled in theworld —certainlyinthis country— thebest oysters, in my mind,are rightherecomingout of theGulf. Ilove good food.”

Weatherssayshis roles don’t requiremuchinfluence from his

NewOrleans background,but as an actor, artist andhuman being, he findsithardtoescape theenvironmenthegrewupin.

“It’sinevitablethatit’sinmysoul,” Weathers says wistfully.“[New Orleans] goes with me no matter whereIam. AndI cook,soIhaveto getinthere everyonceinawhile, and,you know, throwdowntoo.”

Weathers’ love foracting bloomed in NewOrleans.His first acting role waswritten by hisprimaryschoolteacher

He laterfellinlove with the gridiron,playing footballatSt. Augustineinhighschoolonscholarship,and then in college playing at SanDiego StateUniversityinthe late ‘60s.Weathersplayedpro ball until1974. Soon he’d be cast in what wouldbecomeone of theclassic franchises in moviehistory:“Rocky.”

Alongside hisactingcareer, Weathers developeda passionfor beingbehindthe camera as well and says he lovesacting and directing, though he acknowledgeshe’s becomeincreasinglyattracted to directing.“Love is love,” Weathers says.“Ienjoy doingboth.But Iam drawnmoretodirecting because

of thechallenge.Because of theartistry. Becauseofthe involvementin everyaspectofwhateverthe movie or televisionshowis.”

Now, Weathers is ahousehold namefor awhole newgeneration of sci-filovers,thanks to “The Mandalorian.”

“I cansay this: I’mgoingtobeinit,” says Weathers when Iask himabout “The Mandalorian” season three. “I cansay Idirectedanepisode of it Ican sayit’sgoingtobeslammin’, it’s goingtolook bigger than the other seasonsdid.And if you’re not entertained,we’re coming afteryou.”

Now, Ihadn’t heardthe term“slammin’”inthatcontext before,but I wasquick to figure outthatitwas a synonym forawesome or cool

“I’veactually neverheard [slammin’]usedinthatway.But I understand what youmean,”I say. Andjust like that,the padawan had becomethe master, and it was time formetoteach athing or two to UncleCarl. “Wesay it’s fire.It’s fire,” Iexplained “Okay. Well thereyago. It’s gonna be fire.Right?” UncleCarlsaid.

—Samarah Bentley|JRNOLA

INRECENTWEEKS, WE’VESEENTHREE INSTANCES in New Orleansthat illuminatedthe question of what, and when,grace is due to someone who’sbrokenthe public faith: Irvin Mayfield’s early releasefromprison; PJ Morton’s fumbling of theBuddy Bolden house rehab;and the city’s handling of theWisner Trust

In hindsight,it’s clearthatdespite hisenormous talent and widespread acclaim, Mayfield formany yearssought validation.Whatelse explains his systematic theftof$1.3millionin libraryfoundationfunds to pay forfleetingsymbols of vanity such as asolid goldtrumpetora nightatCarnegie Hall?

Hubris,perhaps. Like Icarus, Mayfield flew tooclose to the sun—and came crashingdown. He ultimately pleadedguiltyto onecount of fraud and received an 18-monthprisonsentence.

Upon hisrelease, Mayfield quickly landedagig playingthe Zulu SocialAid and Pleasure Club’s annual LundiGrasfestival Thisishow it should be. Mayfield did histimeand now someonewants to hire him whichisthe very rehabilitative foundation upon whichour justice system,nomatterhow broken it maybeattimes,rests. While Mayfield hasbenefitedfromhis celebrity, we’d like to seemore incarcerated people treatedthis way, notless.Wehopemorepeopleremember thegrace shown to Mayfield thenexttimethey’re decidinghow to treatsomeone who’sgonethrough this country’s brutaland oftentimes unfair criminal justicesystem.

Meanwhile, Gambit’s Kaylee Poche’sstory on thefailure of another Grammy winner,PJ Morton,and hisfamily to make goodontheir promise to turn jazz pioneerBuddyBolden’s house into amuseumisasad call to arms forjazzlovers everywhere. Afteryears of theMortonfamily’s mega-church(which owns the property)failing to make significant progress toward rehabbing

Bolden’s dilapidated home,the city movedtosellthe property at auction.Thatcould have put theblighted property on theroad to restoration. Before that could happen, however,the Morton family paid theliens and forestalledthe auction City Hall andthe peopleofNew Orleanshave repeatedly shown gracetothe Morton family, which they were due forpromising to restoreBolden’shome. Butit’s nowpasttimefor theMortons to do theright thing or letthe propertygo. Otherwise,the city should move —again —totake theproperty and sell it to a buyerwho will respectits historicalsignificance.

As forthe Wisner Trust,the Wisner heirsand beneficiaries should acknowledge what Mayor LaToya Cantrell seemstohave accepted —the gravytrain is over On Jan.12, themayor’s legal team effectivelythrew in thetowelina legaldispute withthe City Council overownership of thecentury-old trust, which expired in 2014 and passed (inits entirety)tothe city.Inexplicably, Cantrell and herpredecessor,Mitch Landrieu, agreed to continue giving the heirsand beneficiaries acut of the trust’s proceeds.Bynow,thatact of gracemoreresemblesacting irresponsibly. TheWisner heirs and beneficiariesshould follow themayor’sleadand gracefully bowout

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TeamLandryterrified Graveswillrunforguv

THESURESTSIGNTHAT APOLITICALPARTY’S REACHEXCEEDSITS

GRASP is seeing its luminariesturnon each other at the onsetofabig election.Suchisthe fate of today’sLouisiana Republican Party.

TheLAGOP’s problemisthata handfulofinsidershave already anointedstate Attorney GeneralJeff Landry as theparty’s “official” candidate forgovernor in the fall elections, but they can’tconvince other GOPgubernatorial aspirants to standdown—nor theother 99.99% of theparty faithfultoshut up andfallinline.

Nowthe mullahsare aghast that other prominentRepublicansare raisinghellabout notbeing invited to the, um,party Normally,I’d saythe outsiders arepissedtheydidn’tget the memo —but in this case,theydid getthe memo… and they hatedit.

ThememoinquestionisaJan 16 screedonthe LAGOPwebsite by stateparty chairLouis Gurvich, whoranks amongLandry’sbiggest supporters.“Thetheme of today’s articleisUNITY,” Gurvich began.

Gurvichthenproceeded to insult theother two(so far)announced Republican candidates —state Treasurer John Schroder and state Sen.SharonHewitt— dismissively describing them as “eachpolling at aboutone percent.”

Notcontent to diss the announced GOPcandidates, Gurvich turned hiscondescension to U.S. Rep. Garret GravesofBaton Rouge, whohasn’tannouncedbut hasgottena lotofencouragement from Republicansand Democrats alikewho prefer “ABL”(Anybody ButLandry)for governor

“I will frankly admit that Ilike Garret Graves,”Gurvich wrote—a sure signhe’sabouttobreak outa rustyfillet knife. He then devoted more than 500words to ahamfistedattempttodissuadeGraves from running —likewiseasuresign that Team Landry is terrifiedofa Gravescandidacy Gurvich concludes, “The LAGOP hasalreadyunitedbehindJeff

Landry …Why change allthatfor the sake of onecongressman’s ego?”

Wow. Talk about astudy in un-self-awareness

First of all, theLAGOP is far from “united”behindLandry,who is not onlya far-right whack-a-doodle butalso anotorious dumbass.

Second, howdoesbashing threeof thestate’s topRepublican officials buildparty unity?

Republicansnot in Landry’s camp were blunt Lt.Gov.Billy Nungesser,who bowedout of theracethe same daySchroderannounced,called Gurvich“an embarrassment.”

BatonRouge businessman and GOPdonor RichardLipsey called Gurvich’s letter a“pitifuldiatribe” and theparty insiders whoanointed Landry “incompetent.”Lipsey wrote in hisown letter,“This is thesame groupresponsible forlosing thelast tworaces forgovernor.”

WWLRadio host and former JeffersonParishSheriffNewell

Normand called Gurvich’sattacks on Graves“laughable”and said the wayGurvich achieves unityis“how Putindoesit.”

This mess,entirelyGurvich’s creation,reminds me of somethingI onceheard thelatestate Rep. Dick Guidry,anarch-conservativeCajun Democratfrom Galliano,tella Republican friend: “Y’all’s problem is y’allwanna have agreat bigparty,but y’all don’twannainvitenobody.”

PHOTO BY TRAVIS SPRADLING / THEADVOCATE StateAttorneyGeneral JeffLandry

Dearreader,

THEKREWEOFHESTIA,NAMEDFORTHEGREEKGODDESS of thehearthand family,first organized in 1976 It wasone of threenew krewes seekingparade permits(theothersbeing Minerva andSelena, two NewOrleans East parades).

TheCityCouncil approvedthe permits even though,accordingtoThe Times-Picayune, then city chiefadministrativeofficer RichardKernion saidthe city was“diametrically opposedtothe expansion” of Carnival because of theextra costs forpolice, sanitationworkers andfirefighters. MayorMoonLandrieuvetoedthe permits,but the councilvoted to overridehis veto

TheKrewe of Hestia’s first paradeonthe night of Sunday,Feb.13, 1977,featuredgrand marshal Telly Savalas, starofTV’s“Kojak.”In1978, actor George Peppard,the movieand TV actorknown for“Breakfast at Tiffany’s,”“Banacek”and later “The A-Team,” wasgrand marshal.

Thenextyear, Hestia merged with theKrewe of Mecca, aparade first organized in 1960.The Krewe of Hestia-Mecca rolled fortwo years(including withcelebrity guestsFrankie Avalon andJames

Darren), before merging with theKnights of Sparta.By1983, theHestiaand Meccanames were dropped.Someformer leaders of Hestia helped form theCorps de Napoleon parade,which rolled in Metairiefrom1981until 2018

TheKrewe of Mokanawasfounded in 1949asa ball-only krewe. It staged ballsatJerusalemTemple and laterthe MunicipalAuditorium. Costumes were designed by Sannicholas,who also worked with the KreweofNobladsdiscussed in ourJan.17column

In 1969,Mokanaadded astreet parade,which rolled Uptown,downCanalStreetand through theFrenchQuarter on thefirst Saturday of the parade season.The themeofthe first parade was “The RealmofMan and Power.”Its last parade rolled in 1975

THEREISN’TMUCHTHATWASHINGTONPOLITICIANS CANAGREEONTHESEDAYS,exceptthatLouisiana knowshow to throwa party. This week,the annual Mystick KreweofLouisianiansMardi Gras ballwill do just that in thenation’scapital

Thefirst Washington MardiGrasballwas held in February 1944. Held on Washington’sbirthday, the ball featured Rep. Hale Boggs costuming as thefirst presidentand Rep. F. Edward Hebertreigningasking. In 1948, thekrewe beganinvitingLouisiana festivalqueenstotakepart, apracticewhich continues. Theevent resembleda formal Carnival balluntil 1957,when Sen.RussellLongaddedsmall floats and bandsand createda mini-parade inside a Washington hotel.

Theevent ThursdaythroughSaturday will bring severalthousand politicos, business leaders,lobbyists,political action committeemembers and their gueststothe Washington Hilton

MembersofLouisiana’s congressional delegation have chaired theproceedings overthe yearsand aprominentbusinessman is honored as king.This year’s chair is Rep. JuliaLetlowand thekingisFred Heebe. Thequeen is collegeseniorVirginia Grace Mills, aNew Orleans native whose family is from Ruston and Monroe.

InBaton Rouge, anew Louisiana StateMuseum exhibitfeaturesmemorabiliaand costumes from Washington MardiGras, includingcaptain’s costumeswornbyLong andSen.JohnBreaux. Also on displayare photographs showing Presidents John F. Kennedy,RichardNixon andGeraldFord enjoying thefestivities.The exhibitisonviewatthe CapitolParkMuseuminBaton Rouge.

PHOTO BY NORMAN J. BERTEAUX/

BY ANDREA BLUMENSTEIN, JAKE CLAPP,WILLCOVIELLO, KAYLEE POCHE, SARAHRAVITS

MORETHANAFEWOFUSHAVEUSEDCARNIVALASAGOODEXCUSE

to indulge, right?Although, it’s notlikeNew Orleans needs an excuse to grab asecond plate,cut onemorepiece of king cake or orderato-godrink.Still,Carnival— and thebeginning of thecrawfishseason— is agreat reason to celebratewithacomfortingmeal or tryanew restaurant.

Gambit’s Winter Dining Issue hasinformation on morethan 150restaurants in NewOrleans,Jefferson andSt. Bernardparishesand theNorthshore. In thelistings,readers will find institutions,new restaurants, chefstryingadventurous things, andmenus perfecting classicNew Orleans dishes.Thisedition of theguidealso highlightsVietnamese cuisine in recognitionofTet,which is celebrated this year on Jan.22. NewOrleans is home to athriving Vietnamesecommunity,and theculture’s impact canbeseen across thecity and in itsrestaurants

Listings areorganized alphabetically and include informationaboutthe menu, hours of operationand serviceoptions.Enjoy!And remember to tipgenerously.

8FreshFood Assassin

1900N.ClaiborneAve., (504)224-2628;Instagram, @8freshfoodassassin

ChefManny January’smenu includes grilledlambchops, T-bone steaks,salmon, crab cakes, deep friedribs, fried chickenand char-grilled or seafood-loaded oysters, as well as sideslikecollard greensand mac andcheese No reservations.Delivery available.Lunch anddinner Tue.-Sun $$

9RosesRestaurant

1100StephensSt.,Gretna, (504)366-7665;ninerosesrestaurant.com Themenuincludes Vietnamese

andChinese dishes with alarge selectionofpork, chicken, duck,beefand shrimp entrees. TheSeafood Bird’s Nest house specialissauteed crab,shrimp, catfish, crawfish, squidand scallops,served with steamed rice.Lunch and dinnerTue.-Thu $$

14Parishes

8227OakSt.,(504)-420-7433; 14parishes.com

Named forthe 14 parishes of Jamaica, therestaurantserves dishes like curriedshrimp, jerk chickenand redsnapper Proteins areservedwitha choice of twosidesincluding mac andcheese,rice, mixed vegetables, cabbage, plantains andcallaloo. Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable

LunchFri.-Sat.,dinnerTue.Sat. andbrunchSun $$

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AJ’sJazzyGrill

1525N.ClaiborneAve., (504)444-6140;facebook. com/ajsjazzygrill

This restaurant serves burgers, po-boys, seafood platters,wraps andmore.

Blackened salmon is served with cheese,green onions potatoes andParmesan broccoli.Noreservations.

Deliveryand outdoorseating available.Lunch Tue.-Sat $$

ATavola

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

Grilledyellowfin tuna is served withfarro, cherry tomatoes andonionover mixedgreens withchili vinaigretteand oliveremoulade. Reservations accepted Outdoor seatingavailable Lunchand dinner daily. $$$

Addiction CoffeeHouse

1009N.ClaiborneAve., (504)405-9948; addictioncoffee.house

TheTreme shop serves locallyroasted coffee, espresso,teas andspecialty drinks, like Miss Tracy’s Addiction, an espresso drink with steamed coconutmilk andcow’s milk,honey and adashofcayennepepper

Breakfastoptions include shrimpand grits, bananas Foster waffles, acatfish breakfast plateand more No reservations. Delivery available.Breakfast and lunch daily. $$

AddisNOLA

4514BayouRoad, 504)218-5321; addisnola.com

TheEthiopian restaurant movedtoalargerspace in November. Thehouse doro wotisa stew with chicken, caramelizedonion, berberespicesand boiled eggs,and therib-eye steak tibs comeswith salad, rice andtraditionalinjera(sour flatbread).Reservations recommended. Deliveryand

outdoorseating available Dinner Wed.-Mon $$

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

Themenu at thefood truck turned Gentillyrestaurant blendsCreole-and Jamaicaninspired dishes.The jerk chickenplate features bone-inchickenmarinated with jerk andgrilled and served with rice andpeas Caribbean slaw andtwo choicesofsides like corn maquechoux, sweetpotato andplantainmashorsmothered cabbage. No reservations. Deliveryand outdoor seating available.Lunch and dinnerWed.-Sat. $$

AngeloBrocato

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

Formorethan100 years, Angelo Brocatohas served house-made gelato in traditional andspecialty flavors as well as cannoli, tiramisu, Italianfig or seedcookies, Italianbiscotti, pastries and Italianice.Kingcakegelato is available during Carnival season. No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunchand dinner Tue.-Sun $

Annunciation

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

TheWarehouse District restaurant serves contemporary Cajun andCreole dishes.The Gulf fish Capri contains artichoke, crawfish, capers andtomatoes

Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon $$$

Antoine’s Restaurant

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

Fifth-generation relatives of thefounder Antoine Alciatorecontinuetoserve French-Creole cuisinein theFrenchQuarter.Grilled beef tenderloin is served with marchand de vin sauce, braisedmushrooms andmashedpotatoes

Reservations recommended. LunchThu.-Fri. andMon., dinnerThu.-Sat. andMon., brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

August

301TchoupitoulasSt., (504)299-9777; restaurantaugust.com

Thecontemporarymenu includes pan-seared tripletail served with heirloom carrots,grapefruitand persillade. Reservations accepted.Dinnerdaily $$$

Austin’s Seafood& Steakhouse

5101W.EsplanadeAve., Metairie,(504)888-5533; mredsrestaurants.com/ austins

Themenu of steaks and Creole-Italiandishesinclude apairofgrilled four-ounce filets served with barbecue jumbo shrimpovergarlic mashed potatoes.There also is grilled yellowfin tuna served with steamed broccoli andbraisedyams. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat $$$

AvenuePub

1732St.CharlesAve.; theavenuepub.com

TheGreat JohnHogan sandwich featuresflash-fried shrimpinaDong Phuong pistolettewithRooster chili sauce, blue cheese,lettuce tomato andPaula’s Pickles

Themenu ranges from beef fat friestosmokedwings andaPub chopped salad. No reservations. Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch and dinnerdaily $$

AyuBakehouse

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

TheMarigny bakeryserves freshbreads, pastries and savorybites. TheFrenchmen sandwich is aminibaguette withprosciutto, tomato, mozzarella,radish, snap beansand aspecial sauce. No reservations. Outdoor seatingand takeoutavailable.Breakfastand lunch daily. $

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BSweetBistro &Bakery

704N.RampartSt., (504)224-3906; bsweetorelse.com

At this baker’s restaurant,

thecatfish MardiGrasis friedcatfish in acrawfish andcornbisqueservedon abed of rice.The bakery also acceptsordersfor king cakesand custom cakes. No reservations.Outdoor seatingand delivery available Bistrohours:Lunch Mon-Fri Brunch Sat.-Sun $$$

BaChi Canteen

7900MapleSt., (504)373-5628; facebook.com/ bachicanteenla

This Vietnamese restaurant serves ramen, phoand banh mi.The chickenyaki udon is panko-crusted chickenservedwithastir fryofudonnoodles, carrots, cabbageand bean sprouts There’salsoa tofu option. No reservations. Delivery available.Lunch anddinner Mon.-Sat. $$$

BaMien Restaurant

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

TheNew OrleansEast restaurant serves dishes fromacross Vietnam. Bo tai chanhismedium-rare sliced

beef seasonedwith lemon juiceand served with sliced onion, lime,fresh mint, herbs andaspecial sauce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $$

Backatown Coffee Parlour

301BasinSt.,Suite1, (504)372-4442; backatownnola.com

Thecoffeeshopserves espresso drinks, tea, sandwichesand aselection of baked goods, including aslicedcakeofthe day. Aspinach quiche is made with eggand spinach anda hand-cut golden crust. No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseating available. Breakfastand lunchdaily $

Banana Blossom

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

JimmyCho’s Westbank restaurant serves unique Thai dishes as well as classics.Smokedporkbelly and pork meatballisservedina lemongrass brothwithegg, green onion, cilantro and crispy garlic. Reservations

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accepted forlarge partiesexceptFridayand Saturday nights.Delivery available.Lunch and dinnerTue.-Sat. $$

Banh MiBoys

3244MagazineSt., (504)354-8502; 5001AirlineDrive, SuiteB,Metairie, (504)510-5360; bmbsandwiches.com

CombiningVietnamese andCajun influences, this spot offers avariety of creative banh mi sandwichesinaddition to springrolls,saladsand friedchicken wings. Aportobellobanhmiistossed with ahouse vegetarian lemongrass sauce. No reservations. Outdoorseating anddeliveryavailable Metairie: Lunchand dinner Mon.-Sat.; Uptown: Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $

Baroness onBaronne

339BaronneSt.,

(504)522-8664; baronessnola.com

Thecraft cocktail lounge in theCBD serves amenu of smallplatesthatincludes pizzas,charcuterie, lasagna andsandwiches. TheKorean barbecue bowl includes marinated pork over coconutrice with scallionsand sesame seeds.Noreservations Limitedoutdoor seating available.Lunch Mon.-Fri, dinnerWed.-Sun.,late nightFri.-Sat. $$

Bearcat

845CarondeletSt., (504)766-7399; 2521JenaSt., (504)309-9011; bearcatcafe.com

Breakfastand lunch optionsincludevegan, vegetarian andpaleo dishes.Avegan quesadillaismadewith tofu scramble,mushrooms, caramelizedonion, cashew queso andavocado.No reservations.Breakfast andlunch Tue.-Sun $$

Biscuits andBuns onBanks

4337BanksSt., (504)273-4600; biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com

Abreakfast sandwich comeswithegg,cheese andachoiceofbreakfast meat on abiscuit,toast or bun. Deliveryand outdoorseating available Reservations accepted Breakfastand brunch daily. $$

Bisutoro

1581MagazineSt.; Instagram, @bisutoroonmagazine At this sushirestaurant thereare rawoptions, includingtraditionalnigiri pieces,inadditionto battered fish cracklings, noodledishes, dumplings, steakand dailyspecials. Reservations recommended.Outdoor seating available.Lunch Fri., dinnerWed.-Sun. $$

TheBlueCrab Restaurant

&OysterBar

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

AGulfsalad containsfield greenswith cucumber, carrots, tomato,shavedred onions and bell peppersand is topped with achoiceofoysters,catfish or shrimpthatcan be prepared fried, grilledorblackened.No reservations. Outdoorseating available.Lunch anddinner Tue.-Sun $$

BoilSeafoodHouse

BoilSeafoodHouse, 3340MagazineSt., (504)309-4532;HeauxBoil House,4077TulaneAve., (504)766-0478; boilseafoodhouse.com

These seafood restaurants specialize in boiled seafood, includingcrawfish, shrimp and crabs, topped with buttery sauces such as Caribbean, Cajun or garlic-butter.The menualsoincludescrab cakes, pasta, po-boysand more Outdoorseating available

Reservations accepted.Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. $$

Boulevard AmericanBistro

4241VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)889-2301;5171 CitrusBlvd.,Elmwood, (504)410-5171;70340Highway 21,Covington,(985)326-2121; boulevardbistro.com

TheAmericanbistrooffers afamilyfriendlymenu and will open itsfourthlocation in 2023 in theFrenchQuarter Boulevardoysters arefried Gulf oystersservedwith cream spinach andCrystal aioli.Pan-seared crab cakes areservedwith friesand coleslaw.Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable.Lunch and dinnerdaily $$

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

Themenu at this Marigny tavernfeaturesCreole classics andcontemporarydishes. Veganyakameinismadewith long macaroninoodles, onions, carrots, mushrooms,greens,

peppersand garlicinarich vegetable brothwithtofuand pickled veggies. Reservations accepted forlarge parties. Outdoorseating available Dinner andlate nightThu.Mon $$

Brigtsen’s

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

ChefFrank Brigtsen serves dishes like blackened tuna withsmokedcornsalsa,red bean salsaand roastedred pepper sour cream.Healso puts his spin on classicsfrom barbecue shrimp to roast duck Reservations recommended.

Dinner Tue.-Sat $$$

Broussard’s

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

TheFrench-Creole fine dining restaurant’s menu includes smoked duck served with orange gnocchi, brie cream, toastedalmonds,kale, rosemary andgrana Padano Reservations recommended. Outdoor seatingavailable

Dinner Wed.-Sat.,brunchFri.Sun. $$$

Bub’sNOLA

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

TheBub Burger includes two beef patties, American cheese griddledonions,bread and butter pickles andsignature sauce. ThePlaythrough is a sandwich withbacon,fried egg, tomato,Americancheese and spicymayo. No reservations. Delivery andoutdoor seatingavailable.Lunch and dinnerTue.-Sun $$

Budsi’s

AuthenticThai

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

Drunken noodlesare fried withbroccoli,bellpeppers, carrots, cabbage, kaffir lime leaves,egg andThaikalewith achoiceofchicken, crispy pork,beef, shrimportofu. No reservations. Outdoor seating available.Lunch anddinner Tue.-Sun $$

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BywaterBakery

3624DauphineSt., (504)336-3336; bywaterbakery.com

Small-batch, handmade bagels areadrawatthis neighborhoodcafeand pastry shop on Fridays, but therealsoare breakfast options, sandwiches and desserts, includingking cake,throughoutthe week Avocadotoast is avocado, beat hummus,tomatoand spinach on house-baked multigrainbread.Noreservations. Outdoorseating available.Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon $$

BywaterBrewPub

3000RoyalSt.,(504)7668118;bywaterbrewpub.com

This microbreweryand restaurant offers afullmenu of Viet-Cajun comfortfood andother barfare. Atofu banhmiburgercomes with friedmarinatedtofu, pickled carrots, onions,jalapeno, cilantro andbasil sauce. Reservations accepted Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Fri.-Sun., Dinner Thu.-Mon $$

CCafeCarmo

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

This colorful bistro serves cuisinewithtropical influences. Tiraditofishis thinly sliced Peruvian-style sashimimadewiththe catch of theday,toppedwithayellowchili pepper sauce, yuzu andcanchita. Reservations recommendedfor dinner Deliveryand outdoorseating available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$

CafeNegril

606FrenchmenSt., (504)229-4236; cafenegrilnola.com

TheFrenchmen Street musicclub hasakitchen offering appetizers,salads, tacos andsandwiches.The roast beef debrispo-boy includes mozzarella,gravy andonions served on French bread. Reservations accepted.Deliveryand outdoorseating available

LunchFri.-Sun.,dinnerand late nightdaily $$

CafePorche &Snowbar

1625BaronneSt., (504)930-4249; cafe-porche-snowbar. square.site Apopular option at this casual cafe is theLakeView Morning,whichincludes grits or hash browns served with twoeggsand achoice of grilledorfried catfish plus toastorabiscuit.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseating available Breakfastand lunchFri.Sun. $$

CafeSbisa

1011DecaturSt.,(504)5225565;cafesbisanola.com

Originally opened in 1899, therestaurantcurrently leansintoclassic andcreativetakes on French-Creole dishes.Pasta jambalaya is made withGulfshrimp, chicken, Louisianacrawfish tailsand andouillesausage simmered in aspicy Creole sauceand served over pennepasta.Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.Sat.,brunchSun $$$

Chicken’s Kitchen 629DerbignySt.,Gretna, (504)244-2536; chickens-kitchen.com Friedchickenand othersoul food areona rotating menu of dailyspecials. “Fryday” specials includechoices of chickentenders,mac and cheese andcandied green beans. No reservations. $$

TheChicoryHouse

TheRink,2725PrytaniaSt.; Instagram, @the.chicoryhouse

Sit-downmeals andto-go pastries areavailable at thenew bistro at TheRink. Breakfastsandwiches are served on house-made Englishmuffins.The Julia featurespotatoes, bacon, cheddarand greentomato chow-chow. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Mon.Noreservations. Outdoorseating available $$

ChinaOrchid

704S.CarrolltonAve., (504)865-1428;chinaorchidneworleans.com

Chinese mainstay dishes includeegg fooyoung,fried rice andegg drop soup. An appetizertrayfor twocomes with eggrolls,crab Rangoon, barbecue ribs,shrimp toast, friedwantonand chickenwings.Reservations accepted.Delivery available. LunchSun.-Fri.,dinner daily. $$

Commander’s Palace

1403WashingtonAve.,(504) 899-8221;commanderspalace.com

At this historic Creole restaurant,anentreeofLouisiana shrimpand stone-ground grits is served with charred okra,roasted mushrooms sticky braisedeggplant, barbecueaioliand caramelized lobsterfond. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, lunchThu.-Fri. andbrunch Sat.-Sun $$$

TheCommissary

634OrangeSt., (504)274-1850; thecommissarynola.com Thecentral kitchenfor Dickie Brennanrestaurants sellsgrab-and-godishes andoffersa dine-inmenu of sandwiches, salads andshareable plates.The turkey sandwich is made with house-smokedturkey breast, bacon, tomatojam, herbed cream cheese,arugula andherbvinaigretteon Bellegarde honeyoat bread. No reservations. Outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Sat $$

CompereLapin

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

Caribbean influencescan be foundonchefNina Compton’sseasonallychangingmenu. Ahalfjerkchicken is served withblack-eyed peas andgreens. Market fish comeswithJamaicanbrown stew andcilantrorice.

Reservations recommended.

Outdoor seatingavailable Dinner daily. $$$

TheCountryClub

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

ChefChris Barbatoserves contemporaryCreole and Southern dishes at this Bywaterspot. An order of chickenand wafflesis served with syrup, whipped butter,seasonalberries sugared pecans andmint. Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available. Dinner daily, lunchMon.-Fri., drag brunch Sat.-Sun $$

CreoleHouse

509CanalSt., (504)323-2109; creolehouserestaurant.com

Creole Houseservesan array of localfavorites,from muffulettastoblackened redfish.Gulfshrimpare sauteedinwhite wine and butter with tomatoes, garlic andherbs andservedover Gouda grits. Deliveryand

outdoorseating available Reservations accepted Breakfast, lunchand dinner daily. $$

Curio

301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198; curionola.com ThemenuofNew Orleans classicsincludes chicken andandouillejambalaya served with Gulf shrimp, crawfishetouffeeand corianderblackened redfish Therealsoare gumbos, po-boysand seafood platters. Reservations accepted Deliveryand balconyseating available.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily $$$

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DakarNOLA

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

ChefSerigne Mbayefocuses on thefood of Senegaland its connectionstoCreole cuisine in theconstantlychangingdishesonhis tasting menu.Sample dishes include

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Traditionaldisheslikephomixitupwithfusionflavors atMintModernVietnameseonFreretStreet.

aversion of yassa,made with red snapper, habanero peppersand onions.

Reservations required Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$$

DianXin

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

Dian Xinisknownfor its varietyofdumplings and Chinese favorites.The DecaturStreetlocationalso hasjianbing-style stuffed crepes. TheConti Street location serves hotpots, in whichdinersadd proteins andvegetablestoavessel of steamingbroth at their table.Noreservations

Lunchand dinner Tue.Sun. $$

Dickey’s BarbequePit

Areawide;dickeys.com

Thebarbecuespotoffers brisket, pulled pork,pork ribs,turkeybreastand kielbasa in variouscombo plates andsandwiches. Therealso arechickenwings,baked potatoes andsides including waffle fries, barbecue beans, mac andcheese,fried okra, cabbageslaw,Caesarsalad andmore. No reservations Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily $$

DickieBrennan’s Steakhouse

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

Therestaurant’s steakofferings includinga 10-ounce rib-eye, aPrime stripand a10-ounce Chateaubriand served withsauteed mushrooms,potatoesau gratinand atrioofsauces. Themenu also includes crab cakes, barbecue shrimp, lobsterpasta andmore.

Reservations recommended.

Dinner Mon.-Sat $$$

DistrictAll-Day Delicious

611O’KeefeAve., (504)493-7200; districtalldaydelicious.com

This offshoot of District Donuts serves doughnuts, biscuits andsomepastries

andalsohas full menus forall meals. TheMorning MexicanPizza featuresfried eggsovercorntortillas, refried beans, Chihuahua queso,rancherosauce,pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro.Delivery available Reservations accepted Breakfastand lunchdaily, dinnerFri.-Sun. $$

DongPhuong Bakeryand Restaurant

14207ChefMenteur Highway,(504)254-0296; dpbakery.com

This Vietnamese bakeryin NewOrleansEastsupplies breadtorestaurants across theareaand is especially popularthis time of year for itskingcakes,available in cinnamon, cream cheese, almond,strawberryand coconutflavors.Ithas a full restaurant as well as a to-go counterfor banh mi filled with pork,beef, pate andmore. No reservations Breakfastand lunchWed.Mon $$

DookyChase’s Restaurant

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

ChefEdgar “Dooky”Chase IV now runs the kitchenof this Creole dininglandmark. Hismenu ranges from baked oysters Norman to fried chickenand veal grillades simmered in Creole sauce andservedover grits. Reservations recommended. LunchTue.-Fri., dinner FriSat. $$

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ElPavoReal

4401S.BroadAve., (504)266-2022; elpavorealnola.com PescadoVeraCruzissauteed Gulf fish topped with asauce of tomatoes,olives, onionand capers andserved with steamed rice and string beans. Themenu also includes tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas,carnitas and more.Outdoor seatingavail-

able.Noreservations. Lunch andearly dinnerTue.-Sat. $$

Empanola

ASupremopizza(left)andshavedBrusselssproutspizzaatMargot’s

3109MagazineSt., (504)582-9378;7321Freret St.,(504)249-5977; empanolaempanadas.com Theselectionofempanadas includes fillings of chorizo, Argentinian-style beef with olives, Peruvian chicken, yellowcurry,and a“gumbo” mix of roastedchicken, sausage, onions,pepper andcelery Thereare vegan andvegetarian options, andsauces includechimichurri, cilantro lime andhot sauce. Delivery andoutdoor seatingavailable.Noreservations. Lunch anddinnerdaily $

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Felipe’sTaqueria

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

Diners cancustomorder theirown burritos, chimichangas,quesadillas, taco salads andmore with choices of meat or seafood,cheese,vegetable toppings, salsas,beansand rice.SignatureBaja-style tacosfillflour tortillaswith friedshrimp, pico de gallo, cabbageand Baja sauce. Outdoorseating available at some locations. No reservations. Lunchdaily,dinner Mon.-Sat.,early dinner Sun. $$

Felix’sRestaurant andOysterBar

739IbervilleSt.,(504)5224440;2891Highway190, Mandeville,(985)778-2176; 7400LakeshoreDrive, (504)304-4125;felixs.com

Felix’s is well-known forits oyster bar, butitalsoserves friedand boiled seafood, pastas,po-boys andCreole stapleslikejambalaya and red beansand rice.Oysters also areavailable char-grilled or baked with Rockefelleror

Bienvilletoppings.Noreservations. Outdoorseating available at Lakefrontand Mandeville locations. Lunch anddinnerdaily $$

FiveHappiness

3605S.CarrolltonAve., (504)608-6888; fivehappinessnola.com

Housespecialties includesizzlinggo-ba,whichcombines shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables in brownsauce served on asizzlingplatter Thelarge menu ranges from soups to friedrice, lo mein dishes andmanyregional Chinese favorites. Delivery available.Reservations accepted.Lunch anddinner daily. $$

FlourMoonBagels

457N.DorgenoisSt.;flourmoonbagels.com

At thebagel spot on the LafitteGreenway,Breanne Kostykmakes pumpernickel andplain bagels with toppings includingsea salt, rosemary,poppyseedsand

sesameseeds. ABluebird sandwich featuressmoked turkey,jalapenocream cheese,blueberry jam, arugula andpickled hotbanana peppersona choiceofbagel Outdoor seating available. No reservations. Breakfast andlunch Thu.-Tue. $

FreySmoked MeatCo.

4141BienvilleSt., Suite110,(504)488-7427; freysmokedmeat.com

Thebarbecuespotservesa Bar-B-Cubansandwich with pulled pork,ham,pickles, Swisscheese andNew OrleansGold Sauceona hoagieroll. Themenu includes brisket, sausage, smoked chicken, St.Louis ribs, burgers, shakesand more Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Reservations accepted forlarge parties. Lunchand dinnerdaily $$

FrootOrleans

2438BellSt.,(504)2333346;frootorleans.com

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The‘BourbonStreetLove’ atHeardDatKitchenonFelicityStreet

TheRoyal Crunch combines sliced apples andbananas,vanilla almond granola anddate caramelsauce.The menu hasplentyofvegan andvegetarianitems, includingsaladsand fruit bowls, as well as savory dishes like themushroom BellaBurger. No reservations. Deliveryavailable Breakfastand lunch daily. $

Fury’sRestaurant

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

Themenu combines Creole-Italianseafood dishes andItalian classics like chickenoreggplant parmigiana andspaghetti andmeatballs.Flounder Carrie is topped with crabmeat.Noreservations. LunchMon.-Fri.,dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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Gallagher’sGrill

509S.TylerSt.,Covington, (985)892-9992;527 Restaurant&Bar,527 N.CausewayBlvd., Mandeville,(985)7782820;PatGallagher’s FrontStreet,2306Front St.,Slidell,(985)326-8350; gallaghersgrill.com PatGallagher’sservesa rangeofsteaks, including abone-in cowboyrib-eye, as well as localseafood andmore. Pecan-crusted catfishisservedwithmeuniere sauce. Reservations recommended.Covington: LunchTue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Slidell: lunchThu.-Fri., dinnerTue.-Sat $$$

TheGarage 810ContiSt.; thegaragemusicclub.com Themusic club serves snackslikecheese sticks,

jalapenopoppers,fried chickentenderbaskets andmore. There’salsoa Cajun burger withapork andbeefpatty topped with caramelizedonions, lettuce, pickles andmayo, andit’sservedwithfries No reservations. Dinner daily. $$

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant,Bar &Catering

435HueyP.LongAve., Gretna,(504)368-1114; gattusos.net Gattuso’shas been serving American cuisinewith NewOrleansfavoritesfor more than 20 years.Menu items includeburgers,club sandwiches, wraps, salads po-boysaswellasdaily specials,suchasred beans andrice. No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable Lunchand dinner Tue.Sat. $$

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HeardDatKitchen

2520FelicitySt.,(504)5104248;hearddatkitchen.com

Themenu combines New Orleansand Southern favorites.The Superdomeis blackened fish served with lobstercream sauce, mashed potatoes,cornand onionrings No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseating available. Lunchand dinner Mon.-Sat $$

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I-talGarden

PaxTreme,810N.Claiborne Ave.,(504)515-7321; italgardennola.com

Theplant-based menu includes cauliflower“wings,” pastadishes, plant-based burgersand more.The I-Tal plate featurescoconut curry black-eyedpeas with greens, cauliflowerand cornbread. No

reservations.Breakfast,lunch andearly dinner Fri.-Sun $$

IslandParadise Restaurant&Grill

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

Therestaurant serves West Indian Creole cuisinewith ahighlight on Trinidad and Tobago.Chicken is stewed in browngravy andservedwith steamed cabbageand aside, such as jerk fries, rice and peas,plantains,rotiand more No reservations. LunchTue.Sat.,dinnerFri.-Sat. $$

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JamaicanJerkHouse

4017St.ClaudeAve.,(504)7777799;jamaicanjerkhouse.com

TheBywater restaurant serves traditionalJamaicandishes, like jerk chicken, wings, pork chops, beef ribs,oxtailand shrimp. Themenu includes

shrimpsauteed withonions andbellpeppersincurry and servedover rice andpeas.No reservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch Tue.-Sun.dinner Fri.-Sat. $$

JinxBar&Grill

91FrenchMarketPlace, (504)510-2797;jinxnola.com

Therestaurantand baronthe edge of theFrenchMarket serves Louisianaand American dishes.The BlazingSaddle burger hasan8-ounce patty, spicymayo, pepper jack cheese,jalapenos,bacon, hot sauce, lettuce, tomato and onionona kaiser roll andis served withfries.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerdaily,late night Wed.-Sat. $$

Juan’sFlyingBurrito

515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018 MagazineSt.,(504)569-0000; 4724S.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-9950;8140OakSt.,

(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com Thelocal taqueria recently opened alocationonOak Street.The Gutter Punk burrito hasgroundbeef, white rice, pintobeans, jalapenos, cheese, salsaand sour cream.The menu also includes tacos, bowls, quesadillas, nachos,saladsand more.Noreservations. Deliveryand outdoorseating available.Lunch anddinner daily. $$

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K-TownBBQ&Tofu

925BehrmanHighway, Gretna,(504)766-9984; Instagram,@ktownbbq_tofu ChefDavid Park serves homestyle Korean dishes at hisnew Gretna restaurant.Kimchi jjigae is akimchistewserved with pork.The menu also includes spicyramen, graband-go kimbap,Korean-style maki rollsand more.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable

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Lunchand early dinner Wed.-Mon. $$

Katie’s Restaurant &Bar

3701IbervilleSt., (504)488-6582; katiesinmidcity.com Theneighborhood restaurant’s menu includes sandwiches, salads,pizza, pasta, seafood,steaks andmore. Katherine’s Cajun Cubanisapressed sandwich with cochonde lait,ham,Swiss cheese, mustardand pickles Reservations accepted for largeparties.Deliveryand outdoorseating available Lunchand dinnerMon.Sat.,brunchSun $$

KimAnh’s NoodleHouse

6624JeffersonHighway, Harahan,(504)7399995;facebook.com/ kimanhnoodlehouse

Themenu of traditional Vietnamese dishes includes pho, vermicelli, rice platters andnoodle dishes.Stir-friedbeef,

shrimpand chickenare served with rice or noodles.There also arebanh mi filled withchicken, grilled pork,shrimpor scrambledeggs. No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseating available Lunchand early dinner Mon.-Sat. $$

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LaTiaCantina

4517W.EsplanadeAve., Metairie,(504)354-8570; latiacantina.com LeoVazquez andLuis Nava servetraditional Mexicandishesmadewith moderntouches at their new Metairie restaurant Suaderotacos feature slow-cooked brisket, meltedMexican cheeses, cilantro,pickled radishes andchambrayonions served on corn tortillas Reservations accepted Lunch anddinnerdaily $$

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BanhMiCafe

4607DryadesSt.,

(504)895-2620;facebook. com/lesbaguettenola TheUptowncafeserves banh mi,bao,pho and otherVietnamese dishes Afive-spicebarbecued pork bellybanhmiis topped with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro,jalapenos andSrirachaaioli. No reservations.Delivery available.Lunch and dinnerWed.-Mon $

Legacy Kitchen

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

Each Legacy Kitchen restaurant hasa differentflavor,such as aseafood-focus at Tacklebox andsteaks at Steak&Chop. The Elvis, TheKingburgerat Tacklebox includes applewood-smokedbacon, pea-

nutbutter, cheddarcheese andbruleebananas andisservedwith fries. Reservations accepted Outdoor seatingavailable at Steak &Chop. Craft Tavernand Tacklebox: Breakfast, lunchand dinnerdaily;Steak &Chop: Lunchand dinner daily. $$

LenguaMadre

1245ConstanceSt., (504)655-1338; lenguamadrenola.com

Mexicanflavorsand memories of growingupin Mexico inspirethe dishes on chefAna Castro’s changing five-courseprix fixe menu. Sample dishes includechocoyote(masa doughdumplings)with blue crab,chanterelles andcorn. Reservations required.DinnerWed.Sun. $$$

Li’lDizzy’sCafe

1500EsplanadeAve., (504)766-8687; lildizzyscafe.net Ownedbyathird generationofthe Baquet family,whichhas run

localrestaurants since the 1940s, theCreole-soul restaurant is knownfor itsgumbo,fried chicken andbread pudding. There aredaily specials like red beansand rice on Mondays andfried catfish with shrimp andcrabmeat in alemon-buttersauce on Fridays. No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable LunchMon.-Sat. $$

Lilly’sCafe

1813MagazineSt., (504)599-9999; Instagram: @lillyscafenola

This LowerGarden District restaurant serves traditionalVietnamese dishes includingbanhmi andsteamed dumplings. Vermicelli noodlescan be ordered withgrilled beef, chicken, pork shrimpor tofu andare served with lettuce, pickled carrots anddaikon, cucumber, peanutsand house fish sauce. No reservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat. $$

Luke

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

This CBDrestaurant focuses on dishes with Creole,Germanand contemporaryAmerican influences. Pan-seared duck breast is served with dauphinoisepotatoes, red-wine-braisedonions, citrus duck jusand soubise sauce. Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.Breakfast,lunch and dinnerdaily $$$

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Magazine Pizza

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

This pizzeria serves signature andbuild-your-own pizzas,salads, calzones, wraps andmore. TheHot Mama is apie with aspicy tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese,grilled chicken, jalapeno andpineapple No reservations.Delivery

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available.Lunch,dinnerand late-night daily. $$

MaMou

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

At this newFrenchQuarter restaurant,chefTom Branighanservesrefined French dishes with his take on Louisianaclassics.Porkloinisserved with choucroute and sauceRobert. Poissonala Florentine includes beurre blancand Louisianacaviar. Reservations accepted Dinner Thu.-Sun $$$

Margot’s

1243FrenchmenSt., (504)224-2892; margotsnola.com

Theneighborhood restaurant serves aconcise menu of specialty, sourdough crustpizzasand Italian cocktails. TheSupremo is apie with tomato sauce, ricotta, pepperoni, sausage, peperoncino,red onionand pecorino Romano.Noreservations. Dinner Thu.-Mon $$

MartinWineCellar

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

This wine andliquor store also hasa deli offering salads, sandwiches andsides TheBaronne saladincludes romainelettuce,pulled roasted chicken, redpepper, tomato andavocado andis served withgreengoddess dressing. No reservations. Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Breakfastand lunch daily. $$

Messina’s RunwayCafe

NewOrleansLakefront Airport,6001Stars andStripesBlvd., (504)241-5300; messinasrunwaycafe.com

This restaurant serves traditionalNew Orleans cuisineinthe restored ArtDecoterminalatthe Lakefrontairport.The BLT sandwich gets atwist with friedgreentomato,lettuce andapplewood-smoked bacon, whichisservedwith remoulade on abrioche bun.

Reservations recommended forlarge parties. Breakfast andlunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat. andSun $$$

MikimotoJapanese Restaurant

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

Along withsushiand sashimi, therestaurant’s menu includes dumplings, tempuradishes, rice and udon mealsand desserts TheNOFDrollcombines spicytunaand salmon inside seaweed andricewrapping andtopped withyellowtail, red snapper, avocado, green onions andspicy chili oil.

Reservations accepted for largeparties.Delivery available.Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. $$

Ming’sRestaurant

7224PontchartrainBlvd., (504)333-6341; mingslakeview.com

ChefMingJoe serves Hong Kong-style dishes and American Chinesefavorites Kungpao shrimpisstir-fried with redchilies,garlic, peanutsand vegetables andservedwith steamed rice.Reservations accepted Dinner Tue.-Sat $$

MintModern Bistro

5100FreretSt., (504)218-5534;Instagram, @mintmodernbistro TheUptownrestaurant servescontemporarytakes on Vietnamese classics. Friedtofuand mushroom phoisservedwith basil leaves, bean sprouts, cilantro,jalapenos,limeand onions. Mint’sMooncrepe is filled withshrimp, pork, onions andbean sprouts

Reservations accepted Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun $

MissShirley’s

Chinese Restaurant

3009MagazineSt., (504)354-2530; missshirleyschineserestaurant.com Former RoyalChina owners Miss Shirleyand Tang Lee recentlyopenedthisnew restaurant in theIrish

Channel.The menu includes dim sum, Chinese American classicsand Cantonese specialties.Singapore noodles arericenoodlesstir-fried with chicken, pork,shrimp, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper,baby corn,greenonionand curry. No reservations. Delivery available.Lunch Thu.-Sun., dinnerWed.-Mon $$$

MisterMao

4501TchoupitoulasSt., (504)345-2056; mistermaonola.com Dubbed a“tropical roadhouse,” Mister Maooffersa changing menu of flavors from around theworld. Pork chileverde is served with radiatore pasta, tomatillo, cilantro andParmesan cheese.Reservations accepted.Outdoor seating available.DinnerThu.-Mon., brunch Sun. $$

Mosca’s Restaurant

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

signaturebaked oystersand Italiandishesinfamily-style portions. OystersMosca is baked withhouse Italian seasoning andbreadcrumbs. Reservations recommended. Cash only.DinnerWed.Sat. $$

Mother’s Restaurant

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

Themenu includes all-day breakfast, po-boys, seafood, salads andCreole favorites. Twopiecesofdarkorwhite meat friedchickenare served with achoiceoftwo sides, such as potato salad, red beansand rice,turnip greensorgreenbeanswith tomatoes.Noreservations. Delivery available Breakfast, lunchand dinner daily. $$

TheMunchFactory

JosephM.Bartholomew MunicipalGolfCourse,6514 CongressDrive,(504)4592180;themunchfactory.net Alexis andJordanRuizserve aCreole-inspiredcomfort

food menu includingsandwiches, wraps, ribs,seafood andmore. Slow-cookedpot roast is sliced andserved on aFrenchbaguettewith lettuce, tomato,mayoand pickles.Noreservations. Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.Sun. $$

Mukbang

Seafood&Bar

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

TheOak Street restaurant serves aseafood-focused Viet-Cajun menu.After Magasin Vietnamese Cafe closed last year,Mukbang hasstarted to incorporate some of thosedishes. The shrimpplatter is served with corn,potato,sausageand a soft-boiled egg. Reservations accepted.Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$$

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Ndindy AfricanCuisine

2600MartinLutherKingJr

Blvd.,(504)354-1552

Ndeye “Queen”Ndir serves Senegalese dishes as well as specialtiesfromNigeria, Ghanaand Jamaicaather newCentral City restaurant Ndindy soup is atraditional Senegalese soup made with slow-cooked cowfeet, beef andvegetables. No reservations. Deliveryavailable LunchWed.-Sat. $$

Neyow’s CreoleCafé

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

TheMid-CityCreole spot serves po-boys, redbeans andrice, file gumbo, barbecueshrimp, grilled oysters andmore. The10-ounceribeye is served with parsley potatoes andvegetables. No reservations.Delivery available.Lunch anddinner Mon.-Sat.,brunchand early dinnerSun $$

NiceGuysNola

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

The50K potato is abaked potato stuffedwith

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house-mademac-and-cheese withchargrilled lamb chops, grilled shrimpskewerand onionrings.The menu also includes stackedpotatoes, grilled oysters, wings, burgers, seafood pastas andmore. No reservations. Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Fri dinner Mon.-Sat brunch Sat.-Mon $$$

Nonno’sCajun

Cuisine&Pastries

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

Theall-day breakfast menu includes Nonno’sSouthern shrimp andgrits with two eggs andtoast,and it’s also available with substitutions of catfishorred snapper. The menu also includes breakfast burritos,seafood eggrolls, po-boysand seafood plates No reservations. Deliveryavailable.Breakfastand lunchdaily, dinnerThu.-Sat. andMon $$

This food truckspecializes in plant-basedplattersand smoothies. AsignatureElectric Platefeaturesseasonedoyster mushrooms,stir-friedvegetable friedrice, sauteed rainbow chardand butternutsquash. Thevegan breakfast platter comeswith threepancakes, vegetable egglessscramble cheesy polentagrits and seasonedhomestyle potatoes Orderinginadvance is recommended.Deliveryavailable LunchMon.-Thu. $$

OrleansGrapevine

WineBar&Bistro

720OrleansAve.,(504)5231930;orleansgrapevine.com Thewinebar hascheese and charcuterie boards, shareable platesand afullmenu. Creole pastafeaturesshrimpand andouilletossedwith pappardelleintomato cream sauce. Reservations accepted for largeparties.Outdoor seating available.DinnerThu.-Sun. $$

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sliceorwhole cake.Seasonal drinks includekingcake-flavored cold brew andspecialty lattes.Manylocations have bagels,breakfast sandwiches and pastries.Noreservations Outdoorseating available at some locations. Hoursvaryby location $

PalaceCafe

605CanalSt.,(504)523-1661; palacecafe.com Forbrunch, apecan-crusted catfishisservedwithharicot verts,Louisiana popcorn rice andCreole meuniere Palace chickenrotiincludes anherband spice-rubbed half chickenwithlemon-sage butternutsquash puree and arugulasalad.Reservations recommended. LunchWed.-Fri, dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.Sun. $$

Palmettos ontheBayou

Gulf shrimpand vegetables. Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available Dinner Thu.-Sun., brunch Fri.Sun. $$$

PandaKing

925BehrmanHighway, Terrytown,(504)433-0388; pandakinggretna.com Themenuincludes traditional andChinese-Americancuisine, hot potand dimsum.Dim sum choicesincludeshrimpxiu mai, bean curd with pork,shrimp andmushroom, deep-fried crab claw with minced shrimp, congee with salted pork and preserved eggand more Push-cart dimsum is available on weekends.Kungpao shrimp is shrimpstirfried withwater chestnut,babycornand peanuts.Reservations accepted forlarge parties. Lunchand dinnerWed.-Mon $$

OriginalThought

1857AgricultureSt., (504)214-0924;facebook.com/ originalthoughtnola

PJ’sCoffee

Areawide; pjscoffee.com

King cake is available by the

1901BayouLane,Slidell, (985)643-0050; palmettosrestaurant.com PerchedonBayou Bonfouca, Palmettosserveslocal seafood in Creole dishes as well as steaks andpasta CatchPontchartrainisapanseared Gulf fish served with

ParkwayBakery &Tavern

538HaganAve.,(504)4823047;parkwaypoorboys.com Parkwayservestraditional po-boysfilledwithfried shrimp, oystersand roastbeef as well as vegetarian options. TheJames Brownislayered withslow-cooked barbecue

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beef,Louisiana fried shrimpand melted pepper jack cheese andtopped with hotsauce mayo.No reservations.Outdoor seating available.Lunch Wed.-Sun. $$

PeacockRoom

KimptonHotelFontenot, 501TchoupitoulasSt., (504)324-3073;peacockroomnola.com ChefSamuelPeery offers amenu of barsnacks, smallplatessuchastuna ceviche andboudin balls andmaindishes. Shrimp andgrits areservedwith pimentocheese,bacon jamand friedBrussels sprouts.For dessert,the Meyerlemon cheesecake is served with toasted meringue, marcona almond crumbleand blueberry. Reservations accepted.Breakfast Mon.Fri., dinnerWed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun $$

PhoBang

Areawide; phobangnola.com

Family-owned since1985, this Vietnamese restaurant’s menu includes arare steakand lean brisketpho with slow-simmered bone brothand rice noodles garnishedwithonions andcilantrowithaplate of bean sprouts,basil, jalapeno andlime. Pork eggrolls aremadewith minced pork,wood-ear mushrooms andthinvermicelli noodleswrapped in crunchyricepaper with aside of house-madefish sauce. No reservations Hoursvarybylocation. $

PhoTauBay

1565TulaneAve., (504)368-9846; photaubayrestaurant.com

Bo khoisa spiced beef stew with chunks of marinatedbeefand carrots thatcomes with achoice of rice noodlesorwarm French bread. Goicuon bo xaoare springrolls with stir-fried lemon grass beef, vermicelli,pickled carrots, freshherbs andlettuce

wrappedinricepaper with nuocmam sauce. No reservations.Takeout and deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Fri. $

PlantBass

VeganDeli

2630ManhattanBlvd., SuiteA,Harvey, (504)272-2311; plantbassdeli.com

Thedaily menu includes a rotationofvegan dishes such as vegan macand cheese,avocado toastand black bean burgers. There also arejackfruitbarbecue ribs andvegan cupcakes No reservations.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun $$

PokeLoa Areawide; eatpokeloa.com

Dinerscan ordersignature bowls or buildtheir own combinations of rawfish, greens,vegetables, rice, sauces andmore. AKing Loabowlincludes salmon andtunaonabaseof whitericeand springmix topped with crab salad, edamame, seaweed salad, black sesameseeds, lemon-miso aioli, avocado andorangemasago.No reservations.Delivery available andoutdoor seating available at some locations. Hoursvaryby location $$

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QueenTriniLisa

4200D’HemecourtSt., (504)345-2058; queentrinilisa.com ChefLisa“QueenTrini” Nelson drawsinfluences from hernativeTrinidad andTobagoaswellas African, East Indian and Asiancuisinesfor amenu of “Trinbagonian” island soul food.Barbecuejerk chickenisservedwith achoiceoftwo sides andfried plantains. On Saturdays, thechef prepares acurry goat or oxtail. No reservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$

RRisingSun

MargaretPlaceHotel, 1133MargaretPlace, (504)264-6045; risingsunnola.com

Cafeteria-style hash browns aretopped withbeerbraisedpork shoulder, twoeggs gremolata andromesco. AB.E.A.T.sandwichhas peppered bacon, egg, arugula, tomato,charred scallion cream cheese and tomato-baconjam on ciabatta. No reservations Outdoor seating available. Breakfast, lunchand dinnerMon.-Thu. andbrunch Fri.-Sun. $

Rizzuto’s Ristorante &ChopHouse

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

Themenuincludes Italian pastas andappetizers, seafood andsteaks. OystersRizzuto arebroiled oystersonthe half shell withlemon, breadcrumbs, pecorino Romano and oregano. Aspinalissteak, also called therib-eye cap, is offeredinboth 10-and 14-ounce portions. Reservations recommended.New Orleans: LunchTue.-Fri,dinnerTue.Sun.;Gretna: LunchFri., dinnerTue.-Sat $$$

Rolls-N-Bowls

605MetairieRoad, (504)309-0519; rollsnbowlsmetairie.com

Themenuincludes Vietnamese springrolls, steamed buns,noodles, pho, Vietnamese-style po-boys, bubble teaand more. Thegrilled tofu po-boy is French bread withtofu, aioli, cucumber, carrots, cilantro andjalapeno.Shrimpand avocado springrolls areprepared withchopped lettuce, bean sprouts,cilantro, carrotsand vermicelli

Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat. $

Rosie’son theRoof

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

Therooftop barserves smallplatesand desserts andthere’s aspecial cocktail menu forMardi Gras.Crab beignets are served withherbaioli.Bob Hope’srecipefor lemon meringue pie is in service on themenufromthe USO Cookbook.Noreservations. Outdoorseating available.Dinnerdaily $$

TheRuby SlipperCafe

Areawide; rubybrunch.com

Theall-day brunch restaurant serves signature Benedicts, omelets,French toast, migas andmore.

Corned beef Benedict

features corned beefhash over abuttermilkbiscuit with poachedeggs, horseradishcream andhollandaise. No reservations Deliveryavailable.Outdoor seatingavailable at some locations. Breakfastand brunch daily. $$

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St.Roch Market

2381St.ClaudeAve., (504)267-0388; strochmarket.com

TheMarigny food hall is home to theMayhew barand vendors serving localseafood dishes, rawoysters,poke, sushi, friedchicken, crepes and Burmeseand Malaysian food.ElysianSeafood’s crab cake sandwich is topped withlettuce, tomato androasted pepper aiolionabrioche bun. No reservations

Outdoorseating available Breakfast, lunchand dinnerdaily $$

Scrambled

5433LaurelSt.,(504)4272277;scramblednola.com

Barbecue shrimp andgrits areonthe menu,along withaseasonaloffering of king cake French toast. Chickenand wafflesBenny is abuttermilkwaffle withfried chicken, sunny side-up eggs,black pepper maple syrupand Sriracha aioli. No reservations

Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.Breakfast andbrunchdaily $$

ShortStop Po-Boys

119Transcontinental Drive,Metairie, (504)885-4572; shortstoppoboysno.com

Themenuincludes more than 30 typesofpo-boys filled witheverything from friedseafood to roastbeef,

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ham, cold cuts,meatballs, sausages,tunasalad, cheeses andmore. Alacarte sidesincludejambalaya, fries, onionrings,coleslaw andchips.Noreservations.

Lunchand early dinner Mon.-Sat. $

StreetCarCafe

312St.CharlesAve., (504)218-7256; streetcarcafe.com

NewOrleansclassics includingred beansand rice,jambalaya andgumbo areonthe menu forlunch anddinner. Forbreakfast, a grilled crabcakeisserved over abuttermilkbiscuit and topped with twopoached eggs andhollandaise

Outside seating. No reservations. Breakfast, lunchand dinnerdaily $$

Stuph’dBeignets andBurgers

3325St.ClaudeAve., (504)459-4571; Instagram,@get_stuphd

Sweetand savorybeignets areoffered alongsidea selectionofburgers and wings. ACreole Queenbeignetisfilledwithcrabmeat, crawfishand shrimp. On Fridays, acatfish trio is aplatter of friedcatfish topped with crabmeat,fried shrimp, crawfishand sauce, andisservedwith fries. No reservations.Outdoor seatingavailable.Breakfastand lunch Wed.-Sun. Earlydinner Wed.-Sat. $

Sukeban

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

This Japanese-styledtavern serves sushiand small plates.The uni andikura hand roll combines sea urchin andsalmonroe.For avegetarianoption, ashiitake hand roll is prepared with shisoand avocado. Barseating is firstcome, firstserved. Reservations accepted.DinnerTue.-Sat $$

SukhoThai

2200RoyalSt.,(504)9489309;4519MagazineSt., (504)373-6421; sukhothai-nola.com Royal tomyum soup is

acreamyhot andsour seafood lime brothwithGulf shrimp, button mushrooms, lemongrass andThaispices. Padkee mao noodles are aBangkok street-style preparationofwide rice noodles withfresh chiles, galangal,garlic, peppercorn andbasil stir-fried in light soysauce withred bell pepper,greenbeans, onion, carrot andcabbage.Delivery available.Reservations accepted.Lunch anddinner Tue.-Sun $$

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TanDinh 1705LafayetteSt., Gretna, (504)361-8008; tandinhnola.com

This family-owned Vietnamese spot on the Westbank serves amenu includingpho,noodlesand more.Fried chickenwings areprepared withachoice of tamarind,lemon grass, sweet or garlic butter.No reservations.Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinnerTue.-Sat. $$

TavaIndian StreetFood

611O’KeefeAve., (504)766-9612; tavanola.com ManishPatel’smenu is built around dosa,whichare thin lentil andricecrepesserved with fillings such as masala potatoes andcoconut chutney. Brussels sprouts are servedwithchili vinaigrette, lemonand cilantro.Noreservations. Lunchand dinner Wed.-Sun. $$

TAVI

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

Shayaexecutive chefFariz Choumaliservesa menu of Israeliand Lebanese cuisineonthe Northshore Gulf shrimpkebab is served with couscous and preserved lemonchimichurri.Reservations accepted Lunchand dinner Thu.Mon $$

TavoliniPizza &Lounge

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

TheAlgiers Pointrestaurant hassignaturethin-crustpies as well as salads,pepperoni chips, meatballs andmore. TheRed Goat pizzaisapie with goat cheese,mozzarella, hotsalami, roasted red peppers, caramelizedonion, chiliflakesand parsley. No reservations. Outdoor seatingavailable.Dinner Wed.-Sat. $$

ThaiD-Jing

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

Khao Soiisacoconut red currysoupwithachoiceof proteinplusred onion, lime andramen noodlesand is toppedwithfried ramen. Padthaiisadishofrice noodles,egg,red onion, green onionand D-jing pad thai saucealsoavailable in agluten-free option Reservations accepted Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Sun anddinnerTue.-Sat. $

ThaiMint 1438S.CarrolltonAve., (504)862-9001 Padthaiisprepared with either chickenorshrimp

with rice noodles, green onions andegg sauteedin asweet andsourtamarind sauceand is topped with sprouts andcrushed peanuts. Hotand sour soup comeswithbamboo, onion, mushroom, tofu,chicken andcrab in achicken-based broth. Reservations accepted.Lunch Mon.-Fri. anddinnerMon.-Sat. $$

Thai’dUp

1839GentillyBlvd., (504)354-8202; thaidupla.com

Thesmallrestaurantnear theFairGrounds serves both familiar andunique Thai dishes,includingThaibeef jerkyand coconutshrimp foranappetizer.Drunken noodles arestir-friedflatrice noodles withbellpepper, onion, carrots, basiland chili sauce. No reservations. Lunchand dinner Thu.Mon $$

ThanhThanh

131HueyP.LongAve., Gretna,(504)368-8678; t2restaurant.com Adeconstructed crab Rangoonappetizer has Philadelphia cream cheese

mixedwithLouisiana lump crab meat andbacon, and is topped with greenonions andservedwithcrispy wontons. Mama’s padthai noodles canbeprepared with achoiceofchicken, shrimp,vegetablesorbeef. Reservations accepted Breakfastand lunchMon.Fri. Dinner Mon.-Sat.brunch Sun. $$

Theo’sPizza

Areawide; theospizza.com

Alongwithspecialty pies,the menu includes sandwiches, salads,chicken wingsand breadsticks.

TheEccentricisanolive oil-based pizza with minced garlic,spinach,feta, pepper jack cheese,mozzarella, chicken, jalapenos, spicy tomatoes andAnaheim peppers. January’smonthly pizzaisSpicy Duck,an oliveoil-based pizzawith mozzarella, duck andpork sausage, Anaheimpeppers, purple onions,jalapenos withadrizzle of tangygarlic sauce. No reservations. Deliveryand outdoor seatingavailable.Hours vary by location. $$

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Tito’sCeviche &Pisco

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

ThePeruvianrestaurant’s ceviche Criollo is prepared withGulffish, lechedetigre, ajiamarillo, sweetpotato andchoclo.Grilled octopusis served withpotatoes, ajipanca andchimichurri.Reservations recommended forlarge partiesand weekends.Outdoor seatingavailable at Magazine Streetlocation. Lunchand dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunchSun $$$

Tommy’s Cuisine

746TchoupitoulasSt., (504)581-1103; tommyscuisine.com

RoastedduckTchoupitoulas is served withbacon-raspberry sauce, sauteedspinach and pecanrice. Bakedoysters Tommyare topped with bacon

andlemon garliccrumbs. Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable.Dinner Wed.-Mon $$$

TreyYuen

600N.CausewayBlvd, Mandeville,(985)626-4476; treyyuen.com

Themenu featuresChineseAmerican,Cantonese,Hong Kong,Pekingand Sichuanstyle dishes.Tong cho crawfishisasignaturedish of crispycrawfishtails with thehouse sweethot pepper garlic sauce. Cashew chicken is sliced chickenbreaststir friedwithvegetablesina soy-basedsauce topped with roasted cashews.Reservations accepted forlarge parties. LunchTue.-Fri.and Sun.,dinner Tue.-Sun $$

Twisted Waffles

725HowardAve.,(504)6350033;twistedwaffles.com TheWarehouse District

restaurant specializesin creative sweetand savory waffle dishes.The king cake waffle is topped withsprinkles and whipped cream.The menualsoincludesespresso drinks, traditionalbreakfast plates,sandwichesand salads No reservations.Delivery available.Breakfast andlunch Thu.-Mon. $$

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Up&AdamEatz

3903CanalSt., (504)708-7237; getupandadam.com

TheMid-Citybreakfast and brunch spot serves pancakes waffles, omelets,sandwiches, shrimpand gritsand more TheHollygrove includes honey Tabascomarinatedchicken andabiscuit. No reservations Outdoor seatingavailable Breakfastand lunchTue.Sun. $$

VVaucresson’s

CreoleCafe&Deli

1800St.BernardAve., (855)727-3653

Family-owned Vaucresson SausageCompany’sexpanded menu includes hotplates, po-boysand more.Sausage andbean dipisashareable plate of redbeansand hot sausageinacheesydip served withcornchips.ACreole hot sausagepo-boyisservedon Leidenheimer bread. No reservations.Lunch Tue.-Sun $

Venezia Restaurant

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

This traditionalItalianeatery serves steaks,pastas, pizzas andseafood items. Appetizers includestuffed mushrooms andaspinach andartichoke dip.Baked redfish “onthe half shell” is topped with shrimp

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scampi.Reservations accepted.Sundaylunch Dinner Wed.-Mon $$

TheVerdict Lounge& Restaurant

9301LakeForestBlvd Unit100,(504)264-7824; theverdictlounge.com

TheNew OrleansEast restaurant serves signature eggrolls filled with jambalaya, “crawbisque” andgumbo. Fordessert,a chocolate breadpudding eggrollboastsa crispy tempuraoutside with moist, breadpuddingcenter. Reservations accepted Deliveryavailable.Dinner andlate-night Wed.-Sat. andbrunchSun $$

TheVintage 3121MagazineSt., (504)324-7144; thevintagenola.com Thecafe’smenufeatures beignets andaselectionof smallplates, sandwiches and flatbreads. Theveggie pressedsandwich includes avocado, onions,arugula, red pepper,pepperjack cheese andasqueeze of lemon. No reservations Deliveryand outdoorseatingavailable.Breakfast, lunchand dinnerdaily $$

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WhoDat CoffeeCafe

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

Thecafeoffersbreakfast andlunch,coffeeand espresso drinks andhas afullbar.Not Yo Mama’s Corn Cakesare grilled corn cakescovered in a creamyegg saucewith cheddarcheese baconbits andgreenonions on top. Reservations accepted Outdoorseating available. Breakfast andlunch daily. $$

Williby’sCatfish

4327ParisAve., (504)354-9371; facebook.com/ willibyscatfish

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TheWilliby familyismakinga name forfarm-raised catfish. TheFresh Catfish plate featuresfishfresh fromalivecatfish tank, Southern-fried andserved with achoiceofsides includingmac andcheese fries, peas andpotato salad. No reservations Deliveryavailable $

WishingTown

BakeryCafe

802NashvilleAve., (504)533-9166; 3327SevernAve., Metairie,(504)885-8272; wishingtown.com

Thebakeryand dim sumrestaurant’smenu includes steamed buns, dumplingsand noodle dishes as well as pastries and cakes. Pork spareribs aremarinatedwithsalted black beans, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauceand wine andsteamed with cubedsweet potatoes.No reservations.Deliveryand outdoorseating available Uptown: Lunchand dinner daily; Metairie: Lunchdaily, dinnerMon.-Sat. $$

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Zee’sPizzeria

3914BaronneSt., (504)766-6056; zeespizzeria.com Zander White turned his pop-up into afull-service pizzeria servingNortheaststyle pies. TheRed Top Margherita pieisprepared with garlic butter,two kindsofmozzarella, red sauceand basil. Garlic knotsare topped withgarlicbutter, parsley, pecorino andservedwithmarinara. No reservations. Lunch anddinnerWed.-Sun. $$

Zhang’sBistro

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

Themenu featuresboth Chinese andThaidishes. Pepper steakfeatures beefstir-friedwith onion, red pepper andgarlic. The greencurry is prepared with coconutcream,basil, bamboo,eggplantand bell pepper.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinner daily. $$

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FREYSMOKEDMEATCO. BRISKETCHILICHEESE FRIES

Frey’sBrisketChiliCheeseFriesarecoveredin homemadebrisketchili,cheddarcheese,sour cream,andgreenonion.

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BARONESSONBARONNE BBQPULLEDPORKSLIDERS

Baronessofferscreative&classiccocktails&small platesinastylish,red-walledloungewithnightclub ambiance.TheirBBQPulledPorkSlidersfeature authentichousemadespicyslawwithZappschips

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NICEGUYSNOLA MARDIGRAS SEAFOODFLOAT

NiceGuysNola’sMardiGrasSeafoodFloatcomes stackedwithabakedpotatostuffedwith friedshrimp,catfish,lobster,dungenesscrab, andgarlicbread.

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MOSCA’S

MIKIMOTORESTAURANT RAINBOWROLL

Freshlymadesushiusingthehighestquality ingredientsiswhatyou’llgetwiththeRainbow Roll:Snowcrab,asparagus,andavocadosinside seaweed&rice,toppedwithtuna,salmon,and yellowtail,andlemonslices.

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EMPANOLA GUAVA CREAMCHEESEKINGCAKE

EmpanolaGuavaCreamCheeseKingCakeis amust-trythisseason!Softbriochedough, succulentandflavorfulwithtropicalLatinflavors fromtheGuavafruit.Delicious!

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PatGallagher takesanunorthodoxapproach to bakedoysters,addingromanocheesesauce, chipotle peppers, andspinach whiledousing the shallots on topwithtequila sauce.

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14PARISHES

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LIL’DIZZY’S CATFISHJOURDAIN

StopbyonFridaysforourspecialofthe day-CatfishJourdain:FriedCatfishtoppedwith Shrimp&Crabmeatinalemonbuttersauceand yourchoiceofany2sides.

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KATIE’SRESTAURANT BOUDREAUXPIZZA

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THEGARAGE

ROASTBEEF ANDDEBRISPOBOY

TheGarage,a N’awlins MusicClub, will have youdancing up an appetite!Grab theRoast Beef &DebrisPoBoy dressedwithmayo, lettuce, tomatoesand pickles provided by theCajun Dragon

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MOTHER’SRESTAURANT WORLD’SBESTBAKEDHAMDINNER

Mother’shasbeenknownforitshamsinceits foundingin1938.Thedinnerplateincludesfried ham(thickcutandlightlypanfried)withyour choiceofthreesidedishes.Pairswellwithalocal beersuchasAbita.Validatedparking.

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GALLAGHER’SGRILL BACONWRAPPED SCALLOPS

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

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VENEZIA HAND TOSSED14INCH PIZZA

Veneziawasoneofthefirstplacestobringpizza toNewOrleansinthe1950s.Handtossedcrust, signatureredsauce&qualityingredientsmake theirpiessomethingreallyspecial.Theyalsooffer NewOrleans-styleItaliancuisine.

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BUDSI’STHAI KHAO SOINOODLESOUP

Budsi’sKhaoSoiNoodleSoupistheperfectwinter dish.PackedwithuniqueflavorsfromThailand’s ChiangMairegion,it’llbothwarmandenchantyou.

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LEGACYKITCHEN’SSTEAKANDCHOP

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ELPAVOREAL CHIPOTLE COCONUTSHRIMP

ElPavoReal’sChipotleCoconutShrimpcomes withgulfshrimpandmixedvegetablessautéed inasmokychipotleandcoconutmilksaucewith cilantroriceandplantains.

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Vietnamese New Year’s Festival

MARYQUEENOFVIETNAMCHURCH HOSTSITSANNUALTETCELEBRATION withlivemusic,dance,foodand more. Festival hours are6p.m.to 11 p.m. Friday,Jan.27, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday,Jan.28, and10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday,Jan.29, on church groundsat14001 Dwyer Blvd.Visitmaryqueenvn.com formoreinformation

NewResonance Orchestra

ITALIANMEZZO-SOPRANOMATTEA

MUSSORETURNSTONEWORLEANS foraprogram featuringworks by AntonioVivaldi,Claudio Monteverdi and BiagioMarini,aswellasa piece by localcomposerTucker Fuller juxtaposing thedevotional prayer“SalveRegina” in musicby Italianbaroque composer Nicola Porporaand hisown composition.Performancesare at 8p.m Tuesday, Jan.24, andWednesday, Jan.25, at Marigny OperaHouse Tickets $15-$50via newresonanceorchestra.com/tickets.

NewOrleans Jazz Orchestra

NICHOLASPAYTONJOINSTHENEW ORLEANSJAZZORCHESTRA fora programincludingmanyof hiscompositions.At7:30p.m Friday,Jan.27, at theNew OrleansJazzMarket. Tickets $30-$85 viaeventbrite.com.

City of Caterpillar POST-HARDCOREBANDCITYOF CATERPILLAR’SSELF-TITLEDDEBUT

ALBUM is aclassic in early-aughts punk andscreamo.The band brokeupinlate2003— adding some mysticismaroundtheir original releases —but reunited in 2016.And now, 20 yearslater, City of Caterpillar hasreleased thefollow-up,“Mystic Sisters,” whichhas also been well received Theband is nowontourand plays NewOrleans at 8p.m.Tuesday, Jan.24, at Siberia.Thou and Brat will open.Tickets are$15 advance viaeventbrite.comand $18at thedoor

Jack Wright & RonStabinsky

FREEJAZZSAXOPHONISTJACK

WRIGHTANDPIANISTRONSTABINSKY, whoplays with theMeatPuppets and Mostly Other People Do the Killing,have been playing together since2007. As aduo they explore soundscapes— with improvised instruments and even afew screams— and push boundaries allthe whileweaving in melody. They play NewOrleans this week at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.24, at Happyland TheaterinBywater

Quintron will open witha solo performance.Coveris$10 at th door. Findmoreinformation at scatterjazz.com

KhariAllen Lee

IN-DEMANDSAXOPHONISTKHARIALLEN LEE overthe yearshas worked wi AlvinBatiste,Ellis Marsalis, Dr John,TerenceBlanchardand man others. At theGeorgeand Joyce Wein Jazz &HeritageCenteron Friday,Jan.27, attendeescan se himleadhis ownband,the New Creative Collective.The performancestartsat8p.m.and admis sionis$10 via jazzandheritage.or

Brass Band HappyHour

MUSICBOXVILLAGEISHOSTINGA SHOWWITHTHREETOURINGBRASS

BANDS witheclecticstyles.The 25-piece MinorMishapMarchin Band is from Austin,Texas,and specializesinfunkand Balkan music.The Seattle-based8-Bit Brass Band playsvideo game tunes, moviethemes and other musicfromvarious fandoms. And Atlanta’sBlack Sheep Ensemble digs into Prohibition-eraswing, Balkan songs,Latin,ska and punk.The Brass Band Happy Hour runs 5p.m.to10p.m Friday,Jan.27. Ticketsare $8 for ages 4-12 and$16 foradults viamusicboxvillage.com.

Billy Iuso Birthday Bash

NEWORLEANSSINGER-SONGWRITER ANDGUITARISTBILLYIUSOCELEBRATES hisbirthdaywith aheavy hitter lineupofmusicians and friends, includingPapaMali, Big ChiefJuanPardo,John “Papa” Gros,MikeDoussan and Rurik Nunan.Theyperform at 9p.m. Thursday, Jan.26, at Tipitina’s. Tickets are$13 viatipitinas.com.

HotBoy Ronald

HOTBOYRONALDHEADLINESASHOW

FEATURING Partners-N-Crime, Cupid,Flagboy Giz, Mr.Marcelo, BlacqN Mild and Iris P. Hosted by PTownMoe.SowalklikeRonald overtoGasaGasaat9p.m. Saturday,Jan.28. Ticketsare $10 advancevia ticketweb.com and $15atthe door

DryCleaning

PARTOFANICHEOFSPEAK-SING

BANDS,BRITAIN’SDRYCLEANING

FEATURES vocalist Florence Shaw’s spoken-worddeliveryof lyricsoverthe band’s mixofpost punk and alt-rock sounds.The groupreleased“Stumpwork” in October and currentlyistouringthe U.S. Nourished by Time opensat8:30p.m.Saturday,Jan 28,atToulouseTheatre.Tickets $25via toulousetheatre.com

FOR COMPLETEMUSIC LISTINGS AND MORE EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN THE NEWORLEANS AREA,VISIT CALENDAR.GAMBITWEEKLY.COM

To learn more about adding your event to the music calendar,please email listingsedit@gambitweekly.com

TUESDAY24

BAYOUBAR AT THEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL —Peter Harris Quartet, 7:30 pm

CHICKIEWAH WAH —Ralph andThe Rotation,Zaharia Sims Collective, 8pm

DOSJEFES —Tom Hook,8:30 pm;Joe Krown, 8:30 pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB

Richard"Piano"Scott, 12:30 pm; CollinMyers Band,5 pm;Fritzel's All Star Band,8 pm

NEW ORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM ArrowheadJazzBand,2pm

ROYALFRENCHMENHOTEL &BAR

TrumpetMafia,6 pm;JazzVipers, 9pm

SATURN BAR —Anna LauraQuinn, SarahQuintana, 9pm

THERABBITHOLE —Rebirth Tuesdays at TheRabbit Hole,10pm

WEDNESDAY25

BAYOUBAR AT THEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL —Peter Harris Trio,7:30pm

BLUE NILE —New Breed Brass Band,9 pm

D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS —Christian Duque &the Roadmasters,9 pm

D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS —Tin Men, 6pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB

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

GASA GASA —Magnolia Grove,Hey Thanks!, Modern Bodies,CrushDiamond,9 pm

HOTELMONTELEONE —JamesMartin Band,8 pm

MADAMEVIC'S —JoseConde Cuban Funk Jam Session, 8pm

PALM COURTJAZZCAFE —LarsEdegran with Palm CourtJazzBand,7:30pm

ROYALFRENCHMENHOTEL &BAR BAMJam with Gene Black, 10 pm

SANTOS —Swamp Moveswith Russell Welch,9 pm

SATURN BAR —BlueTangPeople, 9pm

SIBERIA —Surfwax,Puremutts,Coffinwolf Ultra, Shidded,9pm

THEBOMBAYCLUB —Harry Mayronne and Chloe Marie, 8pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE —Funkin' It Up withBig Sam, 7:30 pm

THURSDAY26

BAYOUBAR

HOWLIN'WOLF —Helen Gillet,7:30pm

JEAN LAFITTENATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITORCENTER, NEW ORLEANSJAZZNATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK —KrisTokarski Trio ,2pm

LE BON TEMPSROULE —Soul Rebels, 11 pm

MADAME VIC'S —JeffChazBlues Band, JoeCracciola,8 pm

NEW ORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM American Routes,2 pm

PALM COURTJAZZCAFE —DukeHeitger &Tim Laughlin withCrescentCity Joymakers,7:30 pm

SANTOS —Tainted Love '80sNight,10pm

SIBERIA —Solo X, CometoRuin,Cervix Couch, 9pm

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO Geovane Santos tributetoCarlos "Tom" Jobim,8 &10pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE —Brass-AHolics,7:30 pm

TIPITINA'S —Billy Iuso Birthday Bash with Papa Mali,Big ChiefJuanPardo, John "Papa" Gros,MikeSoussand, Rurik Nunan, 9pm

FRIDAY27

BAYOUBAR AT THEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL —Peter Harris Trio,8 pm

BLUE NILE —The CaesarBrothers, 7 pm;KermitRuffins and theBarbecue Swingers,11pm

BLUE NILEBALCONY ROOM —Trumpet Slim &Brass Flavor,10pm

D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS —SmokingTime Jazz Club, 5pm; Dwayne Dopsie & The ZydecoHellraisers,10pm

DOSJEFES —Afrodiziac'sJazz, 9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB Richard"Piano"Scott, 12:30 pm;Sam Friend Band,2:30 pm;Lee Floydand Thunderbolt Trio, 6pm; Fritzel'sAll Star Band,9 pm

GEORGE ANDJOYCEWEINJAZZ& HERITAGE CENTER —Khari Allen Lee, 8pm

HIDEAWAY DEN&ARCADE —Byron Daniel andthe Five Dead Dogs with SoundtrackEra,8 pm

MUSICBOX VILLAGE —The Black Sheep Ensemble,Minor Mishap Marching Band,8-Bit Brass Band,5pm

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEE HOUSE Mark Boros, 7:30 pm;Ashley Beach, 9pm

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO —DonaldHarrisonJr. Quartet, 8&10pm

SOUTHPORT HALL —The Molly Ringwalds,8:30 pm

THEALLWAYS LOUNGE & CABARET —Lieder &Lingerie: OperaBurlesque,7:30pm

THERABBITHOLE —Future Cowboys&SoulBrass Band,9 pm

WILD LOTUSYOGA —Seán Johnsonand TheWildLotus Band,7:30pm

ZONY MASH BEERPROJECT —Black Sheep Ensemble and 8-Bit Brass Band,8:30pm

SATURDAY28

BAYOUBAR AT THEPONTCHARTRAINHOTEL Jordan Anderson, 8pm

BLUE NILE —George Brown Band,7 pm;KumasiAfrobeat Orchestra, 11 pm

BLUE NILE BALCONY ROOM —The Marigny StreetBrass Band,10pm

D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS Tuba Skinny,6 pm;Big Sam &Friends,10pm

DOSJEFES —Sunpie &The Louisiana Sunspots,9 pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB Richard"Piano"Scott, 12:30 pm;Joe Kennedy Band,2:30pm; LeeFloyd and Thunderbolt Trio,6 pm;Fritzel's AllStarBand,9 pm

GASA GASA —Hotboy Ronaldand Friends, 9pm

GEORGE ANDJOYCEWEINJAZZ& HERITAGE CENTER —Firm Rootsft. PeterHarris&more, 8pm

HIDEAWAY DEN&ARCADE —NVision, Code forCanvas, Acala, 8pm

JEANLAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITORCENTER, NEW ORLEANSJAZZNATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK —Kerry LewisTrio,2 pm

MADAMEVIC'S —The Ageof Aquarius,8 pm

MARIGNY BRASSERIE —CarolineFourmy &Co.,4 pm

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEE HOUSE Basically Vacant,7:30 pm

NOLABREWING TAPROOM —Jen Howard,6 pm

PALM COURTJAZZCAFE —Will Smith with Palm CourtJazzBand,7:30 pm

SATURN BAR —Essential FreakScenario, 10 pm

AT THEPONTCHARTRAIN

HOTEL —Peter Harris Quartet, 8pm

BLUE NILE —WhereY'atBrass Band,9pm

CAFE NEGRIL —SierraGreen and the SoulMachine, 10 pm

D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS —John Boutté, 7pm; Bo Dollis Jr., Wild Magnolias, Cyril Neville, Glen DavidAndrews, Gladney, 10 pm

DOSJEFES —MarkColeman Band,8:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB

Richard“Piano”Scott, 12:30 pm;Doyle CooperBand,2:30pm; John Saavedra Trio, 6pm; Fritzel'sAll Star Band,8 pm

GASA GASA —Isabeau Waia'u,Juno Dunes, SarahBurke,9 pm

NEW ORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM Marcia Ball,7 pm

NOLABREWING TAPROOM Slugger,6 pm

PALM COURTJAZZCAFE —Kevin Louis and YolandaRobinsonwith Palm CourtJazzBand,7:30pm

ROYALFRENCHMENHOTEL &BAR Tajh &The FunkySoles,7 pm

SANTOS —Red McAdamwith Rose Vaughn and UncleHoliday,9 pm

SATURN BAR —The Deslondes,The Lostines,10pm

SIBERIA —BrethrenHogg,Psydonia, Totem, 9pm

SIDNEY'S SALOON —The Great Twenty-Eights,9pm

SIDNEY'S SALOON —Ape Vermin, 9pm SNUG HARBORJAZZBISTRO —Dr. MichaelWhite &OriginalLiberty Jazz Band,8 &10pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE —The Nayo JonesExperience, 7:30 &9pm

THERABBITHOLE —LOTAGRFD,8pm

THETOULOUSE THEATRE DryCleaning, 8pm

TIPITINA'S —SoulRebels, 10 pm

SUNDAY29

BK HISTORIC HOUSE ANDGARDENS MeschiyaLakeatBKHouse!, 6pm

BLUE NILE —The BakedPotatoes, 7pm; StreetLegends Brass Band,10pm

D.B.A. NEWORLEANS —Palmetto BugStompers,5pm; Treme Brass Band,9 pm

CyrilNevilleplayswith BoDollisJr.&TheWild Magnolias,Gladney andGlenDavidAndrews atd.b.aThursdayJan.26

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB BanjoonBourbon,12:30 pm;Barons of Bourbon Street, 2pm; MarlaDixon Band,5 pm;Fritzel's AllStarBand,8 pm

HOWLIN'WOLF —Hot 8Brass Band,10pm

PALM COURTJAZZCAFE —MarkBraud andSundayNight Swingsters,7:30pm

SATURN BAR —TMarie andBayou Juju,9pm

SIBERIA —Dumbster, Pastel Panties,9 pm SNUG HARBORJAZZBISTRO —Kris TokarskiJazzAll-Stars,8 &10pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE —GlenDavid AndrewsBand,7:30pm

MONDAY30

D.B.A. NEWORLEANS —SecretSix Jazz Band,6 pm;Meschiya Lake and theMachetes, 9pm

DOSJEFES —JohnFohl,8:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEAN JAZZ CLUB —Lee Floydand ThunderboltTrio, 5pm; Richard"Piano"Scottand Friends, 8pm

HI-HOLOUNGE —The Long Farewells, 10 pm

SATURN BAR —BCCooganPiano Night, 8pm

SIBERIA —Deville'sRoadhouse: Blues-Rock andBurlesque!, 8pm

SIDNEY'S SALOON —The Amazing Henrietta, 6pm; DarkLounge Ministries, 8pm

PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER / THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Tchompingdown

by JakeClapp

GALACTIC’SJANUARY HASBEENALITTLE

BUSY.Within thefirst threeweeksof2023, theNew Orleansfunk band has traveledto Cuba,releasedanew, collaboration-filled EP andisonits way to NewYorkCityfor afive-nightresidency at theBlueNote jazz club.

But, despitehaving 10-showslined up at thestoried Greenwich Villagevenue, theresidency is giving Galactic achance to do somethingalittledifferent on theroad, says bassistRobert Mercurio:tojust staystill andrelax foraminute.

“We’venever donethismany nights in arow,and we rarely —if never— have playedasetting like this,thissit-down, smallclub,”says Mercurio, whose band is closing in on close to 30 yearsofconsistent touring. “Insteadofdoingabig East Coast tour,wesaid,let’s camp out in NewYorkand kind of do adifferent approach.Sowhen this offer came along,the guys were excited aboutit.”

“I thinkcomingout of thepandemicwas hardfor alot of bands, we gota little moreusedtobeing home,” he adds.“We did anational tour in 2022,but theideaofnot beingawayasmuchisappealing to everybody[in theband].”

At theBlueNote, Galactic Mercurio, saxophonistBen Ellman, drummer StantonMoore, guitarist JeffreyRainesand keyboardist RichardVogel —along with their go-tosingerAnjelika “Jelly”Joseph and trumpeterEricGordonwill gettodig alittledeeper into their catalogue.Mercurio says they’lltap into material that maynot work infront of the1,000-personrock clubsGalacticisusedtoplaying butcould land in the200-seatBlue Note.Italso maynot be thesame mixofjazzfunkthe groupplays at Tipitina’s, which theband owns Andeachnight willfeature aguest performer: renowned saxophonist JamesCarter, pedal steelguitarist Robert Randolph, rapper and singer Matisyahuand trumpeterand fellow NewOrleanian Nicholas Payton

It isn’tnewsthatGalacticrelishes collaboration,bothliveand when recording. Theband’s nearly 30 yearsofmaterialisfilled withguest

artists, particularly vocalistslike Macy Gray,Big Freedia, Mavis Staples, John Boutte,Maggie Koerner,Jelly Joseph andtheir longtime frontman thelate Theryl DeClouet.

Andtheir newEP“Tchompitoulas” is no exception. Thefunky,eclectic six-song recording wasreleased on Jan.20. AlongwithJosephand Gordon,the EP featuresAfroCuban musicianCimafunk—who hasrecentlybeen building aNew Orleansfanbase —trombonistand singer Glen DavidAndrews and rapper EricBiddines.

“Galactic’s collaborativespirit,it always leadstoreally greatfriendshipsand connections,”Mercurio says.“It justkindofgetsusout of ourbubble.”

Earlier this month,Cimafunk hosted Galactic,Mannie Fresh, TromboneShortyand studentmusiciansfromthe Trombone Shorty Foundation fora five-day cultural exchange in Cuba.Itwas asimilar trip to afruitfulexchangein2019 withTank and theBangas,Trombone Shorty andThe SoulRebels

In Cuba,Galacticmet withmusiciansfromthe country, worked withschoolkidsjust beginningto learnaninstrumentand playeda rooftopshowinold Havana.“It was notprobablyavenuewe’dnormally playbecause it wassmallspace on this rooftop, butman,itfeltmagical,”Mercurio says

In February,Galacticplays the JamCruise19and will be back in NewOrleans forshows at Tipitina’s on Feb. 18 andFeb.20. Find more information andtheir newEP at galacticfunk.com.

PROVIDED PHOTO BY JOSH BRASTED

Galacticrecentlyreleased theEP‘Tchompitoulas.’

THEKREWEOFNEFERTITIPRESENTSADAYTIME,FAMILY-FRIENDLYPARADE

Itstheme celebrates everyday women. Theparadegrand marshal is Lenora Chong, thechefand co-owner of Morrow’s.The group’ssignature throwisjewelrybased andeachyeara newitemdebuts. Thegroup was foundedin2018, andthisisits thirdparade.The kreweisthe first to have atraditional MardiGrasparadeinNew Orleans East since1992.

LESFOUSDUCARNAVALRETURNS

FORITSSECONDPARADE under thecryptic theme “Cu*ts &Cu*ts.”

LesFouswas formed last year by threegroups: KreweofGoddesses,Krewe of Hellarious Wingnutsand Floraand Fauna.All three groups hadparaded as subkrewesinkrewedelusion and Krewe Boheme before forming thenew group that’s dedicatedtokeepingparadingaccessible through lowdues, making decisions as acollective, and being free-spiritedand socially conscious.

Theprocessionincludes theKings of Brassand New Groove brassbands. Thereare more than 100members between thethree groups,and some membersridetricycles or push small floats.The groups have theirown themes, and many members will distribute handmade throws

TheKrewe of Goddesses has diversemembership,but it started as agroup with many burlesque dancersand performers. This year it’s celebratingwomen with thetheme “The Divine Feminine.” Costumes vary,but membersall will wear some sort of crown, tiara, top hatorother headgear

TheHellarious Wingnutsreveal theirtheme at parade time, but this year thegroup is focusing on some of thecity’sshortcomings in asortofpageant of hopesfor improvements.Theyoften march with asatirical floatand will

introducea newone this year.The grouptook thename Wingnuts fromwhenthattermwas an insult directed at activistsworkingfor socialchange.

Floraand Faunagenerally follows naturalistthemesand doesn’tannounce itstheme before theparade.

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