Summer Restaurant Guide

African

Bennachin blends influences from places such as Gambia and Cameroon and is just as exotic. What started as a business in Metairie is now a popular location in the French Quarter. Boasting a calm and attractive atmosphere, Bennachin has dishes for both vegans and omnivores that are full of flavor and will make your taste buds light up. 1212 Royal St., 522- 1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American

Bayou Hot Wings has more hot wings than the entire city of Nashville. Their “madefrom-scratch” wings come with a whole slew of sauces, or you can opt for a burger or wrap instead. Try the Bayou Hot Wing Challenge for a chance to have your meal comped and your picture on the Wall of Fame. Warning: not for the faint-of-heart. Bayou Hot Wings brings the heat. 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., bayouhotwings.com

Betty’s Bar and Bistro offers a no-fuss bite to eat if you have a hankering for food like your mama made. A locally owned bar and bistro in the French Quarter, Betty’s has an eclectic menu of good ol’ diner fare with a Cajun twist. Their menu ranges from mac and cheese bites to bigger plates, like a catfish sandwich or their Bistro Burger. 700 Burgundy St., 354-1222, bettysbar.com

Daisy Dukes offers authentic Southern dining in a relaxed Southern atmosphere. They have a comfortable and casual vibe and will deliver a consistently good meal to you whenever you come through their doors. You can find them at locations throughout the city, should you need to make a pit stop during your day to refuel for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Multiple Locations, daisydukes

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The Duke proclaims that their legend is in the food, and their fried mac and cheese and burgers are definitely legendary. The Duke is casual but full of flavor and charm. In addition to burgers, they also serve salads, pasta, hot dogs, and fried dessert. Fried bread pudding, anyone? As any grease aficionado will attest, anything fried ought to be tried. 2740 Severn Ave., Metairie, 353-4227, theduke

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Fullblast Brunch is a New Orleans brunch place with Creole, Latin, and Cajun influences. It is open right now with dine-in options available. If you’re looking to get a quick bite or a heartier Southern fix, you’re sure to find what you need at this fun eatery. Located in Mid-City, Fullblast is as convenient as it is delicious. 139 S. Cortez St., 504-302-2800,

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Gattuso’s will be sure to satisfy your hunger, whether you are craving soft-shell crab, a salmon salad, or something more substantial. The restaurant also offers gumbo and a bevy of appetizers that can sate your appetite before you dig into any number of delectable entrees. Gattuso’s always makes you feel like you are at home with their friendly service and remarkable cooking. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 386-1114, gattusos.net

Lakeview Harbor, “home of Lakeview’s original burger,” offers a wide selection of American classics, such as salads, USDA steaks, po-boys, wraps, pizza, seafood, and so much more. They have daily specials every day, including red beans with smoked sausage on Mondays and chicken-fried steak or meatstuffed bell peppers on Tuesdays. They even serve breakfast. 8550 Pontchartrain Ave., 486-4887, lakeviewharbor.us

Liberty Cheesesteaks boasts some of the best cheesesteaks this side of the City of Brotherly Love. But don’t allow Liberty Cheesesteaks’s name to fool you; their menu doesn’t stop at cheesesteaks. They offer other top-notch sandwiches as well, including signature hoagies and subs. Stop by their drive-thru, if you’re on-the-go, or sit down to enjoy a cheesesteak and catch a game on TV. 5041 Freret St., 875-4447,

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Spudly’s Super Spuds is a baked-potato hot spot that also serves a host of other dishes, such as burgers, salads, and po-boys. But people really come for the potatoes—they don’t call it “a meal in a baked potato” for nothing. Try your potato topped with everything from crabmeat and shrimp to beef chili to broccoli and cheese. 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com

Willie Mae’s is a quintessential Southern restaurant. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes? You bet! They also offer dishes closer to home, such as seafood gumbo. Go to drink and be merry, or to enjoy Willie Mae’s famous food. There’s now a second location at Pythian Market, an offshoot of the original Scotch House, with all the same chicken you know and love. Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com

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Green Tea is a fantastic little restaurant that feeds you quickly. Thet take orders for takeout and delivery, for those looking to satisfy their Chinese-food cravings at home. The restaurant is known for its “GT Way,” where you can create your own dishes by selecting your choice of meat, a vegetable, and a sauce. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 899-8005,

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Kyoto 2 serves excellent Asian cuisine in an inconspicuous location. Offering a dine-in experience now with limited seating, this is a great place to eat in New Orleans. Though the sushi bar is not currently open for dining in, customers may still order sushi to go. A stand-out is the Funky Margarita Roll, with crawfish, tuna, salmon, and guacamole. (Kyoto 2 will be closed from June 21 until July 5.) 5608 Citrus Blvd. A-B, 818-0228, facebook.

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Lotus Bistro is a Japanese fusion restaurant in Lakeview. They do ramen and bento, not to mention a slate of signature sushi dishes. Lotus has achieved a popular following among New Orleanians by seamlessly blending ancient techniques with more modern ways of preparing sushi, the end result being a uniquely appealing mixture. Their talented sushi chefs are secondto-none. 203 W. Harrison Ave., 533-9879,

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Mikimoto is another great sushi joint that is sure to please the sushi-lover in your life with its impressive range of items on the menu, including tempura, sesame chicken, tuna tartar, and, of course, sushi. The Crescent City Roll has crab, crawfish, shrimp, and avocado, and they even offer rice-less rolls for those going Keto. For something different, try the wasabi mussels. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881, mikimotosushi.com

Miyako Hibachi & Sushi is a Japanese restaurant offering delectable hibachi dishes for takeout today, with flavor that can only be found here. The restaurant remains open and is serving filet, salmon, chicken, calamari, lobster, and more, as well as any combination of the bunch. Miyako also offers a selecMoPho is a great restaurant located near City Park that offers Vietnamese dishes with a Cajun flair that are true crowd-pleasers. Chef Michael Gulotta brings it all together for this restaurant and makes it what it is. MoPho is a super spot for a date or a group of friends who want great cocktails, fabulous pho, and cozy patio seating. 514 City Park Ave., 482- 6845, mophonola.com

Origami is a sushi restaurant that calls itself a “taste of Japan.” It successfully captures the seemingly understated yet deeply complicated art of sushi. The sushi menu consists of over 20 kinds of rolls, from salmon to snow crab. Origami has lunch specials and a whole menu of vegetarian dishes. Try a little hot sake with your “Saints Kick” roll and stay for the banana tempura. 899-6532, 5130 Freret St., origaminola.com

Bars With Great Food

5216 Table & Tap is a classy joint that offers late-night comfort food and drinks, with a great menu that has tacos, burgers, and all the comfort foods you could want from a bar. On top of that, they serve pastries from Maurice French Pastries. Try their beautiful and delicious cocktails from their tastefully renovated bar. 5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 766-1417, 5216tableandtap.com

Backspace Bar and Kitchen boasts Hemingway-inspired sandwiches and literary homages throughout the bar. It is itself a reprieve from the chaos of the French Quarter. Stop by for a quick bite to eat but stay for the culture and the atmosphere, which will pull you in the way your favorite novel does. Backspace sates both your cultural and culinary appetites.139 Chartres St., 322-2245, back

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Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is now open from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for dine-in. With its music, affordable drinks, and food you can count on, Buffa’s has brightened up New Orleans ever since it was founded in 1939 on the “border of the Quarter.” This is the place

to go if you like a place with a friendly neighborhood vibe. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949- 0038, buffasrestaurant.com

Copper Vine Winepub is a classy yet welcoming spot known for its nature-filled courtyard, wine on tap, and delicious bites. Their crab deviled eggs are a guest favorite, the crawfish beignets are to die for, and their frozen sangria is one of the best things you’ve ever had in a glass. They also sell sangria kits so you can make some at home. 1001 Poydras St., 208-9535, coppervinew

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Dmac’s Bar and Grill is a cool bar with live music regularly and a great selection of beer and mixed drinks. Located in Mid-City, this hidden gem is where you will find surprisingly good music, no cover charge, delicious bar food, and Sunday brunch. It proclaims itself as New Orleans’s best-kept secret. Why not head on over and see for yourself? 542 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 304-5757, dmacsba

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Fulton Alley is a bowling alley and a bar, with an impressive selection of beer and wine and excellent food to enjoy while you knock down a few pins. Popular highlights include the French dip sandwich, “Loaded Baked Potato Tots,” and spinach and artichoke dip. Now open only on the weekends, Fulton Alley also takes reservations for private events.

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208-5569, 600 Fulton St., fultonalley.com

The Jimani is a sports bar in the French Quarter with Italian-American roots. Their unique heritage means that soccer fans especially will find what they’re looking for here, though the bar also screens other types of games. The restaurant side of the operation offers a mouthwatering range of options, from burgers to Chicago-style hot dogs, all at affordable prices. 141 Chartres St., 524- 0493, thejimani.com

Rivershack Tavern is a popular classic spot that boasts an impressive selection of beer and delicious food to boot. With a classic exterior off of a postcard, this place is here to make sure that you have a good time. Known for its fantastic burgers and wonderful daily specials, Rivershack also has plenty of outdoor seating as well as live music. 3449 River Rd., Jefferson, 834-4938, rivershacktavern.

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Rum and the Lash, inside Mick’s Irish Pub, brings bar food to a new level. Their burgers, wraps, salads, and chicken sandwiches are of the quality to be found in a great restaurant. Mick’s is everything you’d expect an Irish pub to be: inexpexpensive, approachable, and a whole lot of fun. Honestly, what’s better than a cold beer and a classic burger? 4801 Bienville St., 482-9113 rumandthelash.com

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BRING THE HEAT THIS SUMMER

Cafe Amelie

Tracey’s is a beloved Irish bar boasting sensasalad and sandwich options as well as their tional food and a truly spectacular beer selecsoup du jour. Multiple Locations., 267-9190, tion. Now serving po-boys aplenty, Tracey’s caffecaffe.com is opening its doors to customers again. Their healthy as well as hearty options. Now offerThey are welcoming customers back for dine-in itself. The café’s indoor space is nestled inside ers back. It also features a very spacious porch, renowned across the city for both their coffee “World’s Best Roast Beef” po-boy genuinely Carmo boasts flavors “from Southeast Asia to earned its name. Look to Tracey’s for your lateWest Africa, the Caribbean, South America, night adventures with beer, bar snacks, and a and beyond.” This is a great date spot, and place to catch up with friends. 2604 Magazine don’t visit without trying one of their fantastic St., 897-5413, traceysnola.com cocktails or fresh tropical juices. The restaurant provides a comfortable atmosphere Cafés and amazing food, for anyone looking for an exotic and tasty meal. Their cheese-topped Bearcat Café is a cozy café that features Julia St., 875-4132, cafecarmo.com ing dine-in and takeout, Bearcat Café is known Haydel’s Bake Shop is a satellite location of as one of the best brunch spots in town. Visit the famous Haydel’s Bakery. This is a great them for breakfast or lunch, with comfortable way to get some of the iconic baked goods patio seating, fantastic cocktails, and their speHaydel’s is known for, at an Uptown locacial Alinea coffee. The “Shrimp Daddy Burrito” tion. They are internationally acclaimed for is not to be missed.309-9011, Multiple Locatheir king cakes, but check out their cupcakes, tions, bearcatcafe.com petits fours, and other pastries, which are deliCafé 615 (Home of Da Wabbit) is a special 3117 Magazine St., 267-3165, facebook.com/ Westbank spot that you won’t want to pass up. haydelsbakeshop and takeout during the week. Founded in 1948, NOLA Caye is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant this café is dedicated to serving authentic Creole in the Warehouse District. It’s a boutique eatdishes—ranging from filet mignon to crawfish ery with gorgeous décor, including floor-toqueso—to generations of families. They also ceiling windows and a spacious interior. Lohave plenty of cocktails and draft beer. 615 Kecated in a building formerly used for housing, pler St., Gretna, 365-1225, cafe615.com the space has that lively Warehouse-District Café Amelie, located in the Princess of Momond in the rough. Get your oysters on the naco courtyard in the French Quarter, opened half shell or a top-notch steak. 898 Baronne in 2005 but looks as historic as New Orleans St., 302-1302, nolacaye.com a 150-year-old carriage house. The adjoinParkway Bakery has been around since 1911, ing courtyard is so breathtaking that people and it has earned its status as a New Orleans hold weddings there. But Café Amelie isn’t classic. Considered to be a neighborhood just pretty; it's also known for its seafood and hangout, Parkway Bakery also brings people weekend brunch options. 912 Royal St., 412- from all around the city and beyond with their 8965, cafeamelie.com famous po-boys, such as the alligator smoked Café Navarre is a laid-back café boasting a have a full bar with drink specials. 538 Hagan delectable menu that keeps bringing customAve., 482-3047, parkwaypoorboys.com which is a big draw on weekends. Self-proPicnic Provisions & Whiskey is a peppy claimed “Home of the Froscrew,” their famous restaurant with a Southern menu to rememfrozen screwdriver cocktail, Café Navarre will ber. Home to some of the best fried chicken deliver a good meal, whether that be a cheesy in town, Picnic & Provisions will cater your pizza or a thick juicy burger. 800 Navarre Ave., next picnic or special event with all the fix483-8828, cafenavarre.com ings. Highlights include their cocktails (try the Caffe! Caffe! warrants the enthusiasm of its Chicken Sandwich. 741 State St., 266-2810, name. This coffee shop’s multiple locations are nolapicnic.com Armenian breads are worth a trip alone. 527 cious as well. They even do wedding cakes. feeling of an upscale restaurant—a sort of diasausage and “surf & turf” varieties. And they pina colada!) and the Crawfish Boil Hot Fried and their dining options. For breakfast, they Please U Restaurant puts out traditional Louioffer a slate of made-from-scratch options, siana food with a touch of love. This is the sort from breakfast sandwiches to fresh juices. For of classic comfort food that people seek out. lunch, Caffe! Caffe! has a number of creative Started by Greek restaurateurs in 1946, this

family business has become an institution on the Avenue. They’re open from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., so hit them up for a breakfast or lunch to remember. 1751 St. Charles Ave., 525- 9131, pleaseunola.com

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe is open from Thursday to Sunday every week for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, serving a wide range of American breakfast staples. They have a whole range of three-egg omelet options, multiple sorts of Eggs Benedict, and, for something sweeter, pancakes and Belgian waffles. Too decadent? Opt for the egg white plate or oatmeal bowl instead. 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com

Sala is a trendy eatery that will win you over. Located by the Lakefront, this restaurant offers brunch and dinner with style. Try one of their small plates, such as the duck empanadas, or something more substantial, like the vegan pasta or fish tacos. Their cocktail menu is impressive, and they offer bottomless mimosas at brunch. 124 Lake Marina Ave., 513- 2670, salanola.com

The Vintage wants you to enjoy your time in their restaurant by savoring their wine and food. They offer homemade gourmet beignets, great breakfast, and a host of other options, such as fresh-baked cookies with milk. They have a superior champagne selection and an excellent Happy Hour. Pair a glass of their wine with a cheese board or one of their flatbreads. 3121 Magazine St., 324-7144,

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French

Café Degas, featuring French cuisine, is famous for its Sunday brunch. The restaurant’s over 30 years of history qualify it as the longest-running French bistro in New Orleans. They’re known for their romantic ambience, including white-tablecloth, candlelit dinners. A tree growing through the interior of the restaurant helps lend Café Degas its own special style: a blend of upscale and downto-earth. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635,

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Vyoone’s is a French restaurant in a very classic way. With intense Creole and French influences, this restaurant offers dishes straight outta France, such as escargot, French onion soup, and salade niçoise. The place features a charming patio that’s perfect for enjoying a cocktail. Make a reservation at Vyoone’s for your next date night or special occasion. 412 Girod St., 518-6007, vyoone.com

Andrea’s is a lovable Italian spot where its congenial chef Andrea will steal your heart and then your stomach. Whether it be authentic Northern or Continental Italian cuisine you seek, you will be sure to have a wonderful meal. Grab a drink before your meal in their charming Capri Blu lounge, which features live music on the weekends. 3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583, andreasrestaurant.com

Josephine Estelle, run by James Beard Awardwinners, blends Italian cooking with flavors of the American South. Featuring fried chicken with an Italian twist and rigatoni on the same menu, Josephine Estelle achieves an idiosyncratic and rare fusion. With its plush seating arrangement and ornate interior, this restaurant offers the best of both worlds: truly fine dining and reasonable prices to boot. 600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, josephineestelle.com

Mosca’s serves some of the city’s best Italian food. Call ahead for a reservation, as the dining room is only open from Wednesday through Saturday. Customers can still get their Shrimp Mosca, Oysters Mosca, or any other of their favorite dishes, like the Italian crab salad. Make sure to hold off for the grand dessert finale: pineapple fluff! 4137 US-90 West, Westwego, 436-8950, moscasrestaurant.com

Pascal’s Manale is known nearly as much for its fresh oysters as it is for its BBQ shrimp, which is a dish that they created. It is also famous for its Italian dishes, such as Eggplant Dryades. Pascal’s is open Tuesday thru Saturday, serving wonderful pastas, salads, and seafood specialties. Grab a cocktail at their bar, before or after your meal. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale.com

PIZZA domenica is one of the best pizza joints in New Orleans because of its mastery of the sauce, not to mention its signature thin-crust dough. With both Uptown and Mid-City locations, Pizza domenica doesn’t just serve pizza, though. Try some of their antipasti or salad by ordering takeout, or dine-in to sample one of their famous craft cocktails. Multiple Locations, 301-4978, pizzadomenica.com

Venezia is an iconic restaurant that never disappoints. Serving traditional Italian cuisine “with a New Orleans flair” since 1957, Venezia has great pizzas that are fantastic for both dine-in or takeout. Get your pie topped with crawfish! Come for their chicken marsala or their veal spinach cannelloni, but don’t leave until you’ve tried their cheesecake. Now also open for lunch on Saturday. N. Carrollton Ave., 488- 7991, venezianeworleans.net

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Carreta's Grill has been serving quality Mexican food for over 20 years. Whether you’re craving fajitas or tacos, Carreta’s is sure to have what you need. Try a mango or strawberry margarita with some chips and fresh guacamole or a giant burrito. This Mexican restaurant brings a festive ambience to the table, along with authenticity and frugal prices. Multiple locations,

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Chilango’s has labored to be “not your typical Mexican joint.” They go beyond the usual Tex-Mex standards and incorporate influences from South and Central America and Europe in their dishes. Chilango’s relies on a variety of authentic ingredients, such as corn, beans, meats, dairy products, and various herbs and spices. Don’t miss Ribeye Thursdays, with steak dinners for just $9.75. 1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 766-9949, chilangosnola.com

El Paso Mexican Grill serves traditional TexMex food that will put a smile on your face. Think mouthwatering tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, and much more. El Paso has some of the best queso dip in town, so don’t skip the starters. With El Paso's fresh ingredients and quality tequila, you know that everything that you eat or drink there is going to be good. Multiple locations, elpasomexrestaurant.com

Juan’s Flying Burrito is a local favorite, with four locations and over 20 years of history in the New Orleans area. They do Mexican food with an idiosyncratic Southeastern Louisiana twist. Their menu features such Southwestern necessities as burritos and nachos, but also the sort of fish tacos that can only be properly experienced this side of the Gulf Coast. Multiple Locations,

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Middle Eastern

Lebanon’s Cafe offers traditional Middle Eastern dishes, including homemade hummus and some of the best kabobs in New Orleans. The restaurant has a BYOB policy and beautiful murals lining its walls. Order one of their lunch plates, which come with hummus, salad, and pita. This Middle Eastern spot combines the hospitality and convenience of a family-owned restaurant with affordable prices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200,

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Pyramid’s Cafe has been called the premiere Mediterranean option in New Orleans, and it isn’t difficult to see why. They’re known for their gyro plates as well as stuffed lamb, a versatile dish which comes spicy or mild. Family-owned, Pyramid’s has been in the business for over three decades, giving their patrons the kind of personal attention that distinguishes them. 3149 Calhoun St., 861- 9602, neworleanspyramidscafe.com

New Orleans Cuisine

Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop is an awardwinning gumbo shop in Metairie, known for its low-key atmosphere and delicious food. Featuring genuine Louisiana-style cooking, this place is a must-visit for anyone seeking real New Orleans cuisine. Sit down for their Mumbo Gumbo or one of their sizable vegetarian offerings. Chef Ron’s is a great portrait of local cooking. 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 835-2022, gumbostop.com

Coterie NOLA Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a locally owned restaurant with New Orleans style. Visiting their posh space in the French Quarter, guests have a versatile range of menu items to choose from. Try their crawfish étouffée, chargrilled oysters, crab cake pasta, or, for something different, an alligator platter. They also have an extensive cocktail menu and serve breakfast. 135 Decatur St., 529-8600, coterienola.com

Mandina’s offers a combination of Italian and New Orleans cuisine that makes for an exceptional blend, even in a city as diverse as this one. Guests can get not only fried catfish, but also spaghetti and meatballs. In typical Italian fashion, they dole it out in heaping portions, so expect to take some home. And it’s now soft-shell crab season at Mandina’s! 3800 Canal St., 482-9179,

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Melba's Poboys is a deli-style place of plenty. It offers you a multitude of choices when it comes to po-boys, from the guilty-pleasure french-fry po-boy to more traditional fare, such as a shrimp po-boy. They also have plate lunches, wings, must-have sides, and frozen daiquiris. Melba’s lives by the motto “Eat at Melba’s, pray before eating, and love New Orleans.” 1525 Elysian Fields Ave., 267- 7765, melbas.com

Mother’s is a legendary New Orleans establishment. This Central Business District spot has been around since 1938. They serve authentic Creole cuisine and everything that goes with it. Try out traditional dishes, like their spectacular fried chicken, famous Jerry’s Jambalaya, or their “world’s best” baked ham. And go ahead and sleep in: Breakfast is available all day. 401 Poydras St., 523-9656,

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New Orleans Creole Cookery meshes together the core elements of quality dining: ambience and cuisine. They offer both a stylish interior as well as an outdoor, spacious patio area, complete with hanging light fixtures and a fountain. Their menu, consisting of mostly New Orleans staples, includes highlights like gumbo three different ways and six unique styles of Hurricane cocktail. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632,

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Neyow’s Creole Café is a popular blackowned business in Mid-City. The restaurant serves a lean menu of Creole food. They go for quality, not quantity, in terms of menu options. Neyow’s has different specials every day, such as Cornish hen or BBQ shrimp, as well as everyday salads, pasta, po-boys, and more. Sit inside or try their outdoor patio seating. 3332 Bienville St., 827-5474, neyows.com Parran’s Po-Boys & Restaurant, an iconic restaurant with locations in Metairie, Kenner, and Uptown, serves po-boys, po-boys, and po-boys. Did we mention that Parran’s has po-boys? Not only that, but their menu features a slate of Cajun and Italian options, from Eggplant Parran and spaghetti to red beans and rice. With four locations, Parran’s is bound to be near you. Multiple locations,

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Poppa's Seafood & Deli has been serving the 9th Ward of New Orleans for 25 years. They combine traditional, Southern, and New Orleans comfort food into one hardto-forget blend. Guests have a number of options to choose from, from fried chicken to spaghetti and meatballs and beans and greens. The crawfish pies, bread pudding, and gumbo also get rave reviews. 3311 N. Galvez St., 947-3373

Short Stop Poboys, now offering limited dine-in, is a neighborhood po-boy shop, as the name suggests. It offers a whole menu of delicious sandwiches for you to enjoy, in sixinch, nine-inch, or massive 14-inch king-size varieties. Choose from meatball, seafood, french fries, and so much more. Can’t decide? Short Stop will let you go half-and-half with many of the po-boy fillings. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, short

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Seafood

Briquette is a classy New Orleans seafood spot that stands out for its quality. Located in a former molasses refinery with an open kitchen, an 18-foot seafood display, and a large bar area, this restaurant has a first-rate atmosphere to match its excellent food. You can’t go wrong with the Louisiana redfish or the Snapper Pontchartrain. 701 S. Peters St., 302-7496, briquette-nola.com

Landry’s Seafood House does a range of freshly caught seafood dishes, from their signature Blackened Redfish Etouffée and crab cakes to shrimp, oysters, and lobster. Prefer your food land-based? They have steak, chicken, salad, and burger options as well. Landry’s also offers a mouthwatering breadth of specialty cocktails, such as a Raspberry Lemon Drop, and family meals to go. 620 Decatur St., 581-9825,

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Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco is a unique restaurant that brings Peruvian flavors to seafood, including its eponymous ceviche. Tito’s has a number of grab-and-go drinks available for those not wanting to eat in, but advanced reservations are encouraged for on-site dining. Aside from the ceviches, they also offer a number of other plates, such as the duck confit with beer glaze. 5015 Magazine St., 267-7612, titoscevichepisco.com

Vegetarian

Max Well is a high-class vegetarian restaurant serving healthy food that is both inventive and fun. The restaurant primarily serves salads, soups, and bowls but also has a number of other great dishes that will spice up your dinner in unexpected ways. And it is all environmentally friendly. This is an excellent choice for vegetarian dishes that are lively, exciting, and flavorful. 6101 Magazine St., 301-0510 maxwellneworleans.com

Seed is currently open for takeout and delivery, offering naan pizza and mushroom tostadas as their latest specials. In addition, they have a range of beer, wine, and cocktail selections, to compliment your meal. The restaurant also offers a variety of tacos and sandwiches to round out a great plant-based menu that will provide for your whole family. 1330 Prytania St., 417-7333,

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