RESTAURANT GUIDE

Try their Burmese tea leaf salad and tiradito smothered in aji Amarillo pepper sauce. Their menu also has healthy options for vegans and vegetarians. 527 Julia St. | (504) 875-4132 | cafecarmo.com

Meril is Chef Emeril’s fourth restaurant in New Orleans and is located in the Warehouse district. The casual, cool vibe of the restaurant is the perfect setting for delicious craft cocktails or wine served with some of Lagasse’s favorite dishes like fettuccine Nero and wood fired flatbreads. 424 Girod St. | (504) 526-3745 | emerilsrestaurants.com

The Vintage is perfect for dates because of its Instagram-worthy décor. There are so many unique sandwiches and cocktails to choose from. Make sure to stop by for different flavored beignets. 3121 Magazine St. | (504) 3247144 | thevintagenola.com

Willa Jean is a retro-chic café that has Southern fixings and mouth watering desserts. Regulars love the infamous WJ Milk and Cookies. Willa Jean was voted as the No. 2 Best Bakery by Southern Living Magazine. 611 O'Keefe Ave. | (504) 509-7334 | willajean.com

French

Bar Marilou is nestled next to the Maison de la Luz hotel. The drink menu includes signature cocktails such as the Blind Serpent and the Tokyo Record. Try Bar Marilou’s frogs’ legs and crispy potatoes with caviar. 544 Carondelet St. | (504) 814-7711 | barmarilou.com

Cafe Degas serves traditional French cuisine with slight Creole influences. The restaurant is the longest running French bistro in New

Orleans. Café Degas provides ample outdoor seating, as well as the option for curbside pickup. 3127 Esplanade Ave. | (504) 945-5635 | cafedegas.com

Café Normandie is located in the Higgins Hotel, which is the official hotel of the National WWII Museum. The menu has options such as eggs benedict and signature flat breads. Bring a friend and split a charcuterie board. 1000 Magazine St. | (504) 5281941 | higginshotelnola. com

Italian

Domenica, inside the Roosevelt Hotel, combines local ingredients with sacred cooking techniques to create delicious dishes. Choose from a variety of uniquely crafted pasta. Try their pork ragu lasagna. 123 Baronne St. | (504) 648-6020 | domenicarestaurant. com

Josephine Estelle, located inside the Ace Hotel, is an elaborately decorated osteria. The menu blends Italian cuisine with flavors from the American South. You’ll be sure to love Josephine Estelle’s rigatoni. 600 Carondelet St. | (504) 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com

Mosca’s has served some of Louisiana’s best Creole-Italian food for over 60 years. Sample the famous Shrimp Mosca. From friendly staff to family-style portions, Mosca’s will make you feel right at home. 4137 US-90 West, Westwego | (504) 436-8950 | moscasrestaurant.com

Felipe's

has fantastic Sicilian and Italian-Creole cuisine, as well as excellent customer service. The restaurant is a legacy of Frank Catalanotto’s family. Try their fresh mussels ovens that were custom-made and shipped from Italy. Their tangy, cheesy Calabrese pizza is one of the best on the menu, so be sure to try it. Multiple Locations | pizzadomenica.com offers authentic Italian cuisine in historic Algiers Point. Tavolino is known for their delicious, thin crust pizzas. Their drinks menu features signature cocktails, wines, and a selection of different beers. 141 Delaronde St., Algiers | (504) 605-3365 | tavolinonola.com

Venezia has been serving Mid-City since 1957 and specializes in pizzas cooked in a stone oven. Grab a seat at the bar for a super cocktail before ordering. Make sure to get the chicken parmigiana. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. | (504) 4887991 | venezianeworleans.net

Mexican

Empanola has the best empanadas in the city. They make unique empanadas such as Beef Argentina, Chorizo Mexicana, and Gumbo. They even have vegetarian options like Mushroom and Cheese, as well as Spinach and Artichoke. Multiple empanolaempanadas.com

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria, located at three different locations, offers casual, authentic Mexican food made from scratch. They’re