RESTAURANT GUIDE Crescent City Steakhouse has influenced New Orleans for over 87 years. Their steaks, including their rib eye and delectable bacon-wrapped filet mignon, are unmatched. The secret? For generations, the chefs have been cooking their steaks in sizzling butter. 1001 N. Broad St., 504-821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com
Mikimoto creates a modern and tidy atmosphere with dim lighting and updated decor, a perfect setting for a meal of sushi, edamame, baked yellowtail neck, or whatever else you might be in the mood for. Their drive-thru allows you to grab some great sushi without even unbuckling a seatbelt. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-488-1881, mikimotosushi.com
Stumpy’s Hatchet House provides customers an unusual and fun experience: throwing a hatchet at a target! Both seasoned throwers and newbies are welcome. Stumpy’s features a selection of bar bites to snack on while hatchetthrowing, such as their delicious hot dogs and cheesy nachos.1200 Poydras St., 504-577-2937, stumpyshh.com/neworleansla
CAFÉS Bearcat Cafe focuses on serving high-quality dishes for breakfast and lunch, as well as sustainable coffees from Equator Coffee Co., loose-leaf teas, and house-made bottled beverages. They offer both light and indulgent dishes, with a “Good Cat” menu for when you’re going healthy and a “Bad Cat” menu for those splurge days. Multiple locations, bearcatcafe.com
Crescent City Steakhouse Lakeview Harbor boasts great steaks, seafood, and other classics, while providing a comfortable pub atmosphere on Lake Pontchartrain. They offer delicious steaks, such as a 10-ounce smoked prime rib with grilled asparagus and loaded potato croquettes, and a 12-ounce ribeye with grilled asparagus and rosemary roasted new potatoes. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 504486-4887, lakeviewharbor.us Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern serves refined American cuisine and spins on all of your favorite dishes. Their brunch menu is served daily to save you from having to wait for the weekend. Their All-American Beignet-Wich is a Southern take on the classic breakfast sandwich, with eggs, cheese, and bacon in a beignet. 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-613-2350, legacykitchen.com Sala is a family-owned restaurant that focuses on making their stylish atmosphere on the lake a place to be enjoyed with family and friends, especially since their food is meant to be shared. Sala also features a fantastic cocktail menu as well as a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday. 124 Lake Marina Ave., 504-513-2670, salanola.com
The Steakhouse at Harrah’s is an esteemed steakhouse that doesn’t skimp on the shrimp—try topping your steak with seafood to make it “surf and turf” style. Want something exciting to drink with your meal? They offer cocktails by the bottle and champagne specials. And after tasting the food, you’ll understand why the Steakhouse’s chef, Ryan Wichter, has won awards. 1 Canal St., 504-533-6111, caesars.com/harrahsnew-orleans/restaurants/the-steakhouse
ASIAN Green Tea serves healthy Chinese cuisine and insists on being vegan-friendly and using local ingredients. They offer large portions of family meals, so your Chinese-food run can be enjoyed by the whole family. The restaurant also caters to fortune-cookie lovers by selling the iconic cookie in groups of four. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 504-899-8005, greenteanola.com
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MoPho merges Vietnamese and Louisiana cuisine together to create an experience that all should try. This restaurant features incredible appetizers, such as crispy chicken bites, as well as don’t-miss daily specials, including hot chicken vindaloo on Tuesdays and their smoky pork pho on Wednesdays. 514 City Park Ave., 504-482-6845, mophonola.com
BARS WITH GREAT FOOD 5216 Table & Tap is a great bar that has food just as good as its drinks. In addition to an impressive selection of amazing cocktails, they offer a variety of speciality burgers, such as the Southern Drawl, which is loaded up with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, and bacon. 5216 Veterans Blvd., Metarie, 504-766-1417, 5216tableandtap.com Fulton Alley isn’t only a bar, but also a bowling alley, so you can spend the evening there drinking and scoring spares. Bowling is even more fun with an order of their Loaded Baked Potato Tots, which are oversized tater tots with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. 600 Fulton St., 504-208-5569, fultonalley.com Orleans Grapevine has been serving high-quality cuisine and fine wine for many years. The building is over 200 years old, but their food is fresh and modern, especially the Grapevine Black Angus house filet, an eight-ounce filet that comes with your choice of crawfish demi-glaze or a cream sauce. 720 Orleans St., 504-523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com
Jimmy J’s Café makes everything from scratch with the freshest ingredients, and their staff prides themselves on knowing how to both cook and serve good food. This restaurant has a wide variety of delicious French toast options, such as their blueberry-brandy glazed, Bananas Foster, Cap’n Crunch, and cinnamon-spiced varieties. 115 Chartres St., 504-309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com Misa focuses on serving global cuisine with authentic Mediterranean influences, which goes wonderfully with their impressive wine list. Customers can sit outside on the patio and enjoy excellent dishes such as their sweet potato ravioli and cauliflower curry. Their fantastic desserts include a perfect chocolate tart served with ice cream. 4734 Magazine St., 504-510-2791, misanola.com
CARIBBEAN Carmo built its menu upon a multi-cultural culinary experience that gives diners a taste of the Caribbean, West Africa, and beyond, for vegans and omnivores alike. Their delicious Rico entree features grilled plantains topped with panela cheese, house-smoked wild boar, and their Rico sauce. 527 Julia St., 504-875-4132, cafecarmo.com NOLA Caye is a Caribbean-style restaurant that not only has delicious food, but also a great atmosphere for you to enjoy their cuisine, both indoors and out. Their house salad, deliciously filled with mangoes, pineapples, and avocado, is just one of many recommended dishes, and their Happy Hour is top-notch. 898 Baronne St., 504-302-1302, nolacaye.com
ITALIAN Josephine Estelle marries Italian cuisine with Southern influences to create a menu of unmatched flavor and quality. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, giving you plenty of opportunities to stop by. Their Pork Milanese, served with radishes and a Meyer lemon aioli, is the star of the dinner menu. 600 Carondelet St., 504-930-3070, josephineestelle.com Mosca’s is a family-owned restaurant that has been in operation for over 60 years. Guests can enjoy delicious Italian specialties and signature dishes, such as Oysters Mosca. Mosca’s even shares their recipes for favorites such as Shrimp Mosca and Chicken a La Grande, so customers can try making them on their own. 4137 US-90 West, Westwego, 504-436-8950, moscasrestaurant.com Nor-Joe Imports doubles as both an Italian import grocery store and fantastic restaurant. The restaurant offers a range of tasty options, such as the creamy carbonara pasta, served with fresh garlic bread and a side salad, and the “cheese wheel pasta,” made by putting hot pasta and sauce into a hollowed-out cheese bowl. 505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, 504-833-9240, facebook.com/norjoeimport Pascal’s Manale has been serving New Orleans since 1913, offering delicious and authentic Creole and Italian dishes. Famous for being the original creator of New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, this restaurant also features multiple private rooms that are perfect for small gatherings with friends. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-4877, pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy has been listed in Open Table’s Top 100 Best Brunches in America and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. On the brunch menu, they feature delicious cannoli pancakes, which are thin pancakes with cannoli cream, pistachios, and chocolate. You don’t want to miss this Italian twist on brunch. 4206 Magazine St., 504-561-8844, redgravycafe.com Tavolino is sometimes referred to as the “hidden gem of Algiers” and is best known for its incredible handmade pizzas and excellent wine. Their prosciutto brie pizza is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, brie, and arugula. End your visit with their deliciously creamy pistachio cheesecake. 141 Delaronde St., Algiers, 504-605-3365
Rivershack Tavern calls itself the most unusual bar in New Orleans, and with good reason. Known for its collection of both “bar legs” barstools and tacky ashtrays, the Rivershack Tavern also has one of the best beer selections in town. It offers fantastic dinner specials that include steaks, ribs, and even tacos. 3449 River Rd., Jefferson, 504-834-4938, rivershacktavern.com Rum and the Lash is tucked into Mick’s Irish Pub and offers great food to go with its beers. Try a basket of their fries, which come plain, with cheese, loaded, or with curry sauce. Their everchanging list of weekend specials and rotating menu items include a pork sandwich and a pimento cheese and collard melt. 4801 Bienville St., 504-482-9113, rumandthelash.com
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