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CONTENTS Features 6 Donuts in New Orleans 8 Summer Restaurant Guide 16 Eats to Help Beat the Heat 20 Westbank Bites 26 Jazz Fest Revisited 45 Best of the Big Easy Ballot

Events & Nightlife 28 Music Calendar 36 Lakeside 2 Riverside 40 Bar Guide

Dining 18 $20 and Under 22 Food News 24 Probably Baking

Extras 41 Film Reviews 42 Around the Web 44 Columns

June 2016 Vol. 19 No. 12 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Josh Danzig Creative Director: Michael Fulkerson Assistant Editor: Kathy Bradshaw Movie Editor: David Vicari Copy Editor: Burke Bischoff Contributing Writers: Kathy Bradshaw, Beau Ciolino, Cassandra Damascus, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Telle Ink, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Kim Ranjbar, Chris Romaguera, Greg Roques, Celeste Turner, David Vicari, Leigh Wright, John Wirt, Hart Pisani Director of Sales: Stephen Romero District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew Cover Photo by Sara Essex Bradley Photographers: Kathy Bradshaw, Scott Chernis, Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Romney, Jorge Menes, Sweet Honeybee Photography, Gina Rand, Lorin Gaudin Interns: Paul Bentley, Asdrubal Quintero, Anna Young, Noah Stokes-Raab, Daja Henry, Paul Meunier, Austin Sylvest, Zachary Brien Subscribe: Receive 1 year (14 issues) for $30 and get a FREE Where Y’at CD. Subscribe today at WhereYat.com. Logo © 2016 All rights reserved Bruce Betzer, Legal Counsel: (504) 304-9952 Where Y’at Magazine 5500 Prytania St., #133 New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-0144 info@whereyat.com | WhereYat.com

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Homer Simpson once said, “Donuts or beer for breakfast? Why not both?” New Orleans has never been known for its donuts; locally, the beignet has always reigned supreme. Times have changed, as Kim Ranjbar takes you on a tour of the city’s most delectable donuts. And yes, this month’s cover tastes as good as it looks! With the heat rising, the number of conventions and tourists in town is falling. This makes it a great time to be a local, as a table at a great restaurant can be found more easily. This month’s Summer Restaurant Guide is full with some of the city’s hottest spots…go visit a new locale today and experience something unique. Are you a fan of margaritas? Then please join us on June 15 for the finals of the Margarita Mix Off at Fulton Alley. There is NO COVER, and you can enjoy complimentary sample cocktails from the three finalists. The party is from 6-9 p.m., and audience applause counts as a vote! Speaking of voting, log on to WhereYat.com before June 15 to place your vote in the Best of the Big Easy contest…results will be printed in our July issue! -Josh Danzig, Publisher

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10 Reasons New Orleans Doughnuts Dunk National Chains

By Kim Ranjbar

t's understandable that many have developed an almost insatiable need for the occasional dozen Krispy Kremes still hot from the fryer, but there are plenty of reasons why not jumping on the nationally-acclaimed, hot-doughnut bandwagon is a sinfully sweet way to go. Aside from the obvious anti-corporate, community-oriented drive to shop local, there are literally hundreds of perfectly rational explanations as to why you should get your fried dough fix from New Orleans-based purveyors. It took many hours of jelly-filled research, perpetually sticky fingers and 20 extra pounds to narrow down the list to 10. So here they are, in no particular order:

District: Donuts.Sliders.Brew 2209 Magazine Street

Wink's World Famous Buttermilk Drop Bakery & Bistro Because tradition means oh-so-much to native New Orleanians, a doughnut establishment that continues to produce the beloved McKenzie's Buttermilk Drop, a fried doughnut hole dropped in buttermilk icing, is a force to be reckoned with. Although lovers of the Tastee Donuts version may argue (it's the original McKenzie's recipe after all), many believe that Buttermilk Drop makes a superior hole. Wink's is located at 1218 Decatur St. in the French Quarter, but you can also get Wink's Buttermilk Drops at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk at 500 Port of New Orleans Place.

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Blue Dot Donuts In a situation rife with delicious irony, three New Orleans police officers, Brandon Singleton, Dennis Gibliant and Ronald Laporte, opened Blue Dot Donuts over five years ago and are still going strong. Located on Canal Street near the Carrollton Avenue intersection, Blue Dot's main claim to fame has been their maple and bacon glazed eclair filled with Bavarian cream, but there's just no denying the superior texture and quality of their humble, but utterly spectacular, blueberry glazed cake doughnuts. That cake brings all the K9s to the yard. 4301 Canal St., bluedotdonuts.com HiVolt Coffee While this Lower Garden District cafe mainly focuses on crafting superior third-wave brews from North Carolina roasters Counter Culture Coffee, they also have a slant for healthy eats specializing in several vegan and vegetarian dishes. But what would coffee be without doughnuts? Enter Rocket Girl Treats, run by baker Diana Eagan who specializes in vegan and glutenfree doughnuts and other pastries featured at HiVolt. If you visit the neighborhood cafe during Mardi Gras, you'll be lucky enough to try one of Eagan’s King Cake doughnuts, but in the meantime you can "suffer" through her Kahlua & Coffee, Chocolate, or Banana & Walnut flavors … just to name a few. 1829 Sophie Wright Pl., hivoltcoffee.com Freret Street Po-Boy & Donut Shop Launched by owner Troy Rhodies in 2009, the Freret Street Po-Boy & Donut Shop was among the first wave of businesses to open in the corridor after Katrina. Located on the corner of Freret and Valence, this tiny eatery has quickly become very popular, even appearing on the Travel Channel's Best Daym Takeout starring YouTube

restaurant reviewer Daym Patterson. But do New Orleanians need the Travel Channel to tell them what's good eats? Puh-lease. We were inhaling their enormous twists and apple fritters as soon as those beauties hit the street. Plus, where else can you get fresh doughnuts and an overﬂowing fried shrimp po-boy? 4701 Freret St., facebook.com/freretstpoboydonutshop Baker's Dozen If you're looking for the real thing- a guileless, genuine doughnut shop offering simple, yet exceptional doughnuts, the Baker's Dozen in Jefferson is definitely it. Only open Tuesday through Sunday till 11a.m., you'll want to grab your car keys and get there in a hurry or all of the goodness will be gone. The parking lot is almost always packed and there's a line out the door, but it moves fast and the employees are courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable. They’ll help you find your way to a dozen of their delightful doughnuts before you can say “sprinkles”. Although nirvana can be found in a single glazed, yeast-raised beauty, surprises lurk around their apple-filled, cinnamon-coated doughnuts and the classic chocolate-covered and custard-filled as well. 3305 Jeﬀerson Hwy., lovebakersdozen.com Kenton's Noteworthy doughnuts pop up in the most surprising places, such as a new, high-end eatery with a casual atmosphere like Kenton's. While this New York-style restaurant isn't the kind of place you can pop into before work to grab a dozen, the incredible talent of their pastry chef will likely make you wish you could. Only offered during weekend brunch, Kenton's offers the most delightful citrus-glazed, yeast-raised doughnut you ever did see… or eat! It just might be the first time you've ever enjoyed a doughnut and a shot of Buffalo Trace Bourbon at the same time. 5757 Magazine St., kentonsrestaurant.com Carrollton Market Speaking of shmancy, it would be a crying shame if we didn't include the stellar doughnut-derived dessert only to be found at Carrollton Market in the Riverbend. Chef Jason Goodenough has already blown us away with his fabulous fried oysters made with Benton's bacon and Béarnaise sauce, so it should be no surprise to discover a dessert like his Café au Lait Panna Cotta served with three tiny glazed doughnuts, fresh from the fryer and dripping with glaze. The panna cotta is so creamy and rich, you might be tempted to use one of those perfect

! E M O S RAW Wink's Buttermilk Drop Bakery The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk little doughnuts to dunk, but be warned- it gets messy (take it from someone who knows). 8132 Hampson St., carrolltonmarket.com Maple St. Patisserie Pastry Chef Ziggy Cichowski excels at his craft, churning out everything from choice French baguettes and hearty loaves of multi-grain to delicate almond croissants and fruit-filled turnovers. And yet somehow, he still manages to find the time to make doughnuts. Every morning (except Monday), you'll discover an array of doughnuts from huge apple fritters and crullers to glazed, chocolate frosted and filled. It's tough to choose only one standout amidst all of Cichowski's fried dough gems, but his raspberry almond bear claws come awfully close to perfection. 7638 Maple St., maplestreetpatisserie.com District: Donuts.Sliders.Brew Locals, recent transplants and everyone in between would cry bloody murder if we didn't include District: Donuts.Sliders.Brew on this list, and they'd be right. Easily the most recognizable doughnuts in the whole city, District's breed is not only huge, but they come in highly unique ﬂavors and everything, we mean everything, is made from scratch. If you follow them on Instagram, @districtdonuts, you'll be bombarded by painfully sweet images of doughnuts with ﬂavors like Irish Coffee, Cookies & Cream, Raspberries & Champagne, Maple Bacon, Peanut Butter Cup, Cuba Libre, Mango Pink Peppercorn, Blackout, Vietnamese Coffee and more. Customers standing agape, dizzied by the sheer creativity in District's doughnut selection, is not an unusual sight. It's almost easier to choose a few of their fried chicken sliders instead, but we definitely recommend you do both. 2209 Magazine St., turnchange.com

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Café du Monde Although technically beignets aren't considered doughnuts in the general, American sense of the word, in New Orleans they are quintessential. Open almost continuously since 1862 (closed for Christmas Day and the occasional hurricane), Café du Monde could quite possibly be the first and oldest doughnut shop in the country. People come from all over the world to try their beignets- ﬂuffy fried squares of dough made fresh 24 hours a day, seven days a week, piled high with powdered sugar and served with a café au lait made from their special chicory-blend coffee. It just doesn't get more local than that. 800 Decatur St., cafedumonde.com

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Summer Restaurant City Diner’s poboys, mozzarella sticks and other comfort foods are great for any time of day or night, especially since the diner is open 24 hours. One mustorder dish is their giant pancake, which does not disappoint, and it is so big it’s served in a large pizza box. 3116 S I-10 Service Road East, 831-1030, citydiner.biz

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Josephine Bennachin Estelle is a cozy little

restaurant offering a taste of West Africa right here in New erving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Orleans. With origins from Gambia Cameroon, the variety of fare will eekend Brunch and 7–11am appeal to everyone from carnivores to appy Hour Daily 3–6pm vegans. Each person can find something to love at this relaxed, BYOB place. 1212 Royal St., 522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American Charlie’s Restaurant & Catering in Violet is a hidden gem well worth the short drive from the French Quarter. Open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., Charlie’s menu features over 300 items, including some of the city’s best gumbo. Call Charlie’s for catering for your next special occasion...you’ll be glad that you did! 6129 E. Saint Bernard Hwy., 682-9057, charliesrestaurantla.com

ce Hotel New Orleans Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s offers New 00 Carondelet Street dishes, such as Jambalaya Orleans signature

Pasta, BBQ Shrimp Linguine and Al’s Favorite Filet, 04.930.3070 as well as appetizers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, ephineestelle.com seafood, pizza pasta bowls, and tall creamy osephineestelle cheesecakes! They’re having a Chicken Celebration featuring Raspberry Chipotle Wings, Bistro Original Spicy Herb Fried Chicken and a Spicy Chicken Sandwich that will light up your tastebuds. For a cool dessert don’t miss their New Patriot Cheesecake. 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955, copelandscheesecakebistro.com

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Copeland’s of New Orleans combines New Orleans ﬂavor and comfort in a casual dining atmosphere. Known for its from-scratch cuisine, fresh premium ingredients, sauces and seasonings are blended to bring out the robust signature ﬂavors of New Orleans in every dish. Check out their Chicken Celebration featuring Raspberry Chipotle Wings, Spicy Herb Fried Chicken and a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, sure to make your tastebuds water. Then cool off with their Famous Crash & Burn Punch Bowl! Multiple locations, copelandsofneworleans. com

locally owned neighborhood favorite located in the beautiful Gretna Historical District. Pint nights are every Thursday, and there is live music on Thursdays and Fridays. Everyone can find something they like here. They just placed 1st in Best Traditional Poboy at the New Orleans Poboy Preservation Festival. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114, gattusos.net Gordon Biersch knows a thing or two about good beer. The pub-style restaurant brews their own award-winning beers to complement gourmet bar snacks, seafood and more. Brewery tours and beer samplings are also offered by the Brewmaster and staff. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch.com

Dat Dog has all of your gourmet hot dog needs covered, from alligator sausage to a spicy chipotle veggie dog, or, for the more adventurous, the turducken hot dog. They also have a full bar with quality draft beer and hard milkshakes to complement any dog. Multiple locations, datdognola.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is a

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waﬄes could be better named Ma Momma’s House of Delicious Soul Food. Choices include Anytime Breakfast, fried chicken and waﬄes, spicy rice dishes and “J-Money Fries”: Cajun spiced fries with fried chicken wings or grilled pork chops, a salad, cornbread AND toast. Wowee. 5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse.com Orleans Grapevine is a French Quarter wine bar and bistro with a large variety of international and domestic-made wines. Serving Gumbo du Jour, cheese boards and Angus medallions as just some of their starters, this hangout is sure to keep your mouth watering. Be sure to try the Creole Court-bouillon while enjoying the scenic courtyard. 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com Phil’s Grill is a family burger joint that prides itself on its Burger Experience. And if their scrumptious burgers aren’t enough, Phil and his wife Christina are also committed to supporting local churches, schools and organizations through fundraising, and have started their own “PHILanthropy” organization in the wake of Katrina. Multiple locations, philsgrill.com

Crescent City Steaks claims to have invented the “New Orleans style” of cooking steakssizzling in butter. They have provided authentic, timeless New Orleans food and culture for four generations. A sizzling steak and a savory side served on a hot plate is sure to make your experience worthwhile. 1001 N Broad St., 8213271, crescentcitysteaks.com Daisy Dukes has a variety of staple New Orleans dishes, available at any hour. Enjoy their award-winning bottomless Cajun Bloody Marys and fried delicacies 24 hours a day. Or as their website puts it, “Nuttin’ fancy, just great Southern eatin’.” Not to mention, there’s all-day breakfast. French Quarter, CBD, Metairie, daisydukesrestaurant.com

already inviting ambience. 600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, Josephineestelle.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is home to the famous giant baked potato with over 20 filling options, known as, appropriately enough, the Super Spud. A casual place to bring family and friends, Spudly’s is run by a tight-knit group of staff and has been serving up casual fare for 36 years. 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com

Josephine Estelle

Josephine Estelle (In Ace Hotel) uses an intriguing blend of Creole, Cajun and Italian cuisine that comes out in unique and exciting dishes that can be found during breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Their expansive wine selection adds an additional aspect to their

Sun Ray Grill offers a unique mix of Thai, Cuban, Mexican and New Orleanian cuisine. Located in Gretna, this eatery is worth the trip for its original blend of dining options at affordable prices. Enjoy seasonal fruit cocktails, local craft beers and a great wine selection. 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, (Next to Oschner Hospital) Gretna, 391-0053, sunraygrill.com Warehouse Grille does boozy brunch right. With bottomless mimosas and over 40 beers

They have good prices on drinks and multiple specials including $5.00 drinks on Fridays. 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510, ricks-saloon.com

menu features sandwiches, sliders, salads and more. Their fried PB&J sandwich is to die for. 601 Tchoupitoulas St., 335-1740, barcadianeworleans.com

Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’ most unique bar, with live music and fantastic po-boys, staks and salad. Don't miss out starting your meal with one of their amazing appetizers. It’s best known for tacky ashtrays and handmade barstools. 3449 River Road, 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com

Bombay Club has fantastic martinis and nightly live music for the perfect romantic setting. Chef Phillip Todd’s menu is inﬂuenced by both British and Cajun cuisine. Located conveniently in the heart of the French Quarter, the romantic ambience and savory eats will secure your spot in that special guy or gal’s heart. 830 Conti St., 577-2237, bombayclubneworleans.com

Rick's Sporting Saloon on tap, this relaxed restaurant offers up New Orleans classics with a personal spin. The Eggplant Napoleon, a unique interpretation of the classic dish, is our favorite of the lot. 869 Magazine St., 322-2188, warehousegrille.com Willie Mae’s Scotch House is known by everyone in town for having the best fried chicken in the city. But if you’re looking to be more adventurous, there’s plenty of other soul food items to nibble on. Willie Mae won the 2005 James Beard Award for “America’s Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region”. Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com Wow Cafe Tulane Avenue is a convenient location of the New Orleans-originated chicken chain, serving wings and fries in delicious sauces and rubs. Sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, burgers and more are also up for grabs. 2220 Tulane Ave., 309-9015, wowcafego.com

Asian Bao & Noodle is a casual, sit-down restaurant that boasts quality, authentic Chinese cuisine. Its reviews rave about the pleasant and casual atmosphere, and the nice outdoor seating, as well as its free delivery to the Marigny and Bywater. 2700 Chartres St., 272-0004, baoandnoodle.com Five Happiness has been serving quality Chinese fare to New Orleanians for over 30 years. Rated for its authenticity and eﬃcient service by Zagat, Gambit and New Orleans Magazine, Five Happiness offers well-known and underground classic Chinese dishes including Stuffed Chinese Eggplant and Sizzling Go-Ba. 3605 S Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, ﬁvehappiness.com Kyoto is a favorite among Uptown residents for its delicious Japanese cuisine. Its specialty rolls are impressively creative; our top pick is the Funky Margarita Roll for its mix of either crawfish or “dynamite” with fresh tuna, salmon and a spicy avocado sauce. 4920 Prytania St., 891-3644, kyotonola.com Kyoto II is known for delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Located just behind the Palace Theaters, Kyoto II is a great spot to hit before or after a movie or day of shopping. Check the board for their daily specials that are sure to please. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228

La Thai works within the culinary traditions of Thai cuisine, offering both traditional and contemporary dishes. Owner and Chef Diana Chauvin is a NOLA native familiar with the traditions of Cajun-French and Thai cooking. She's an exceptional artist with an adventurous streak, so make sure to sample the Panko Crusted Sea Bass and Crab Three Ways. 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886, lathaiuptown.com Miyako is a hibachi restaurant and sushi bar that offers entertainment in its dining experience. With knife-throwing and blazing onion volcanoes galore, this is an unbeatable hibachi experience. The spacious venue can hold parties of up to 70. A good time and great food are guaranteed. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997, japanesebistro.com Origami has a convenient Uptown location, and fuses sushi and Japanese cuisine with the ﬂavors of the South to bring customers a truly unique experience. They specialize in the freshest sushi and sashimi, and pride themselves on sourcing local ingredients as well. While you’re there, try one of their creative cocktails or order from their extensive wine and sake list. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com Viet Orleans Bistro offers large portions of delicious Vietnamese dishes. Their many varieties of pho and fresh sushi make it a CBD staple. They also have Vietnamese po-boys, a wide array of rice dishes to choose from, and offer beer and wine. There are even options for vegetarians, including tofu pho. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917

Bars with Great Food

Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant was recognized by Esquire Magazine as one of the best bars in America. Sitting just outside the Quarter, Buffa's has been open 24/7 since 1939. The backroom is great for brunch on Sunday and nightly live music. Bring your singing voice for the occasional open mic night. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buffasbar.com The Jimani has a comfortable atmosphere that brings together locals and tourists alike. It’s been the late-night hangout for food, cocktails and sports since 1971. Perfect for a taste of New Orleans with a Chicago feel. 141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com Mimi’s in the Marigny is a locals’ bar with classy yet affordable dishes and a selfproclaimed “house party vibe” thanks to the availability of cocktails at any hour. It features a large dance floor with a DJ and reasonablypriced tapas and drinks. 2601 Royal St., 8729868, mimismarigny.com

Shamrock Bar and Grill is the largest neighborhood bar in the city with activities like pool, bowling and beer pong. Go for the fun and the great menu, it's perfect for customers looking to lose track of time with food, fun, and drinks. 4133 S Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant is home to great roast beef po-boys, raw oysters and many other tasty items. Tracey’s is also a great place to watch the big game! It’s known as the original Irish Channel bar. 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, traceysnola.com Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar with gourmet pizzas for only $5 on Tuesdays. Wednesday thru Saturday, the kitchen is open until 2 a.m. The great food, specialty drinks and 15 ﬂat screens make it an ideal game-day destination. 141 N Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com

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Parasol’s is a long-time casual Irish Channel hangout, great for St. Patrick’s Day fun or any time of year, with stiff drinks, sports on TV, po-boys, and other Cajun eats. Not only is the food great, but it has the perfect neighborhood vibe for locals looking to just hang out. 2533 Constance St., 302-1543

Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu with all the breakfast and brunch food you could want. Their egg-ceptional breakfast menu features signature dishes such as biscuit beignets and cinnamon roll French toast. Stop by their locations on Magazine St. and in Lakeview. Uptown, Lakeview, 301-2771, anotherbrokenegg.com

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is the ultimate spot for watching sports with 21 televisions, frozen daiquiris, 20 beers on tap and great food. Located right next to the river, this bar has the eats along with a view. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com

Biscuits & Buns on Banks, which has been featured on USA Today's best-of list for Top 10 Biscuits, is a quaint spot for breakfast and lunch in Mid-City. Their Blueberry-Brie Waﬄe has been named Louisiana’s most delicious waﬄe. 4337 Banks St., 273-4600, biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar with an amazingly welcoming and warm atmosphere. The staff is friendly, talented, and eﬃcient and the service is phenomenal.

Brick & Spoon provides a neighborhood stop for hearty breakfast, lunch and brunch fare. Their upscale Southern-inspired menu is sophisticated yet casual, with everything

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Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trendy spot for all-day as well as late-night cocktails and snacks with 1920s decor. The drinks pay tribute to famous New Orleanian literary figures with a menu that matches the ambience. Try their ham, brie and apple French toast for something different. 139 Chartres St., 322-2245, backspacenola.com Barcadia puts a grown-up twist on classic childhood fun with arcade games, giant, lifesize Connect Four and Jenga Games, a full bar, and great food. Their extensive

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2209 Magazine St., 570-6945, http://www. donutsandsliders.com Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere. One of the French Quarter’s best-kept secrets, they pride themselves in making everything from scratch with fresh ingredients. Try their delicious Bacon Bloody Mary with breakfast at any time of day. 115 Chartres St., 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com

Carreta's Grill from biscuit plates to benedicts and beignets. 2802 Magazine St., 662-1789, brickandspoonrestaurant.com Café Amelie is a rare gem of superb Louisiana fare, nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street with an entrance draped in vines. Their lush courtyard is very romantic and has been the venue for many weddings. 912 Royal St., 412-8965, cafeamelie.com Café Carmo takes pride in being environmentally conscious, certified by local and national conservation organizations. Their unique vegan-friendly menu is inspired by the ﬂavors of the Caribbean, West Africa, and South and Central America. 527 Julia St., 875-4132,

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cafecarmo.com Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in NOLA with authentic French cuisine. The menu, which is inspired by bistros found along the French Marne River, has developed quite a cult following. The intimate restaurant features a tree growing through the middle of the dining area. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, cafedegas.com District: Donuts.Sliders.Brew is primarily known for its delicious donuts that are made completely from scratch. Using all natural ingredients to make every part of the donuts, everything is made by hand. They also serve sliders made with high-quality meats and ingredients from local farmers markets.

Lakeview Brew serves homemade pastries, desserts, and breakfast alongside gourmet coffee and tea in a cozy cafe setting. Their walls are adorned with art from local artists. They also offer lunch and dinner menus. 5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001, lakeviewbrew.com Morning Call Coﬀ ee Stand is more than just a coffee stand; it is known as “New Orleans’ most famous coffee drinking place,” and it’s been around for almost 150 years. They serve a variety of different delicious coffee beverages, breakfast pastries like beignets, as well as jambalaya and red beans and rice. Multiple locations. Morningcallcoﬀeestand.com Petite Amelie is an extension of Café Amelie, with a smaller, faster twist. It’s catered towards a faster, on-thego experience, but still upholds its reputation of freshness and quality. They offer sit-down dining but also offer all of their menu options ready to be taken away. 900 Royal St., 412-8065, cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie.html

Italian Dolce Vita Pizzeria is famous for its handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas named after different Italian cities, presented in a casual family-friendly atmosphere. Dine in at the neighborhood ristorante and you’re sure to enjoy it. 1205 St. Charles Ave., 324-7674, dvpizzeria.com Mellow Mushroom is rumored to bake up some of the best pizza in the South. The small chain offers specialty pies, delicious apps like spinach and artichoke dip and soft pretzels, calzones, hoagies, and a full bar to top it off.

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Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes burritos that are so good it might be criminal. The recipes originate from co-founder Ozzie Fernandez’s experience helping his mother make traditional Mexican food that she, in turn, learned from her own mother. Izzo’s motto promises that they will roll you a better burrito. Multiple locations, izzos.com

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French Quarter views. Inspired by the sights and sounds of the city, Cornet is serving up authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine made from the heart. 700 Bourbon St., 523-1485, cornetnola.com Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, but they don’t stop at beer. Their menu is to die for too. They were even voted “Best Place to Drink Beer” last year by Where Y’at readers. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Lebanon’s Café has earned a solid reputation in New Orleans as the number one Middle Eastern dining destination in the city. Customers ﬂock from all over for some of chef-owner Hussain Sheereef’s hummus or top-notch kebabs, all at a modest price in a beautiful environment. 1500 S Carrollton Ave., 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com

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Mona’s Café has been serving traditional Lebanese specialties for 20 years. The Mid-City and Frenchmen Street locations also have fullservice international markets inside. Mona’s goes for a BYOB policy, so take advantage. Multiple locations, monascafeanddeli.com

Pascal’s Manale created the original barbecue shrimp, simmered in-shell in a blend of Creole seasonings. It’s a 100-year-old Creole-Italian traditional restaurant that promises a great meal and the best oyster bar around. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale. com

Pyramids Café is great for students on a budget who are craving healthy, authentic, fresh Mediterranean cuisine. There are many options even under $10, and with a location right behind Tulane and Loyola campuses, it is incredibly convenient as well. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602, pyramidscafeneworleans.com

Red Gravy was named by OpenTable as a Top 100 Brunch Restaurant in America. They earned the title with unique and delicious Italian fare like Cannoli Pancakes and Sicilian Egg Pies. They also boast live music for brunch on Sundays and breakfast dishes like chicken and waﬄes and praline pancakes. 125 Camp St., 561-8844, redgravycafe.com

The Halal Guys have been selling chicken, gyros and other halal-style food in New York City for 25 years, but recently have gone national. From a lamb gyro to chicken-over-rice, these guys have mastered the art of the halal stand. They have modest prices despite how big their portions are. 301 St. Charles Ave., thehalalguys.com

Reginelli’s Pizzeria goes far beyond pizza. Stop in one of their many locations for salads, sandwiches, pastas and a variety of apps that can satisfy any craving. With eight locations throughout the city, it’s hard to miss out on their diverse selection. Reginelli’s also delivers. Multiple locations, reginellis.com

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Venezia has been making traditional Italian cuisine in Mid-City since 1957. You can’t go wrong with their expertly-cooked veal and heavily-praised classic pizzas. Venezia is all authentic and all local. 134 N Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans.com Wood Pizza features handmade, thin-crust wood-fired pizza and over 40 beers on tap, many from local breweries. The beautiful patio draped in white lights creates a great atmosphere for any meal. 404 Andrew Higgins Dr., 281-4893, woodpizzaneworleans.com

Mexican Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in locations all over NOLA. Their margaritas and Très Leches Cake are to die for. Live music perfectly complements their fresh Mexican cuisine, giving the environment just the right amount of spice. Multiple locations,

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Frankie and Johnny’s was originally opened by Johnny Morreale to feed hungry dockworkers, who loved Frankie and Johnny’s for its fresh seafood and riverside location. The restaurant still retains its friendly spirit and commitment to delicious food. 321 Arabella St., 243-1234, frankieandjohnnys.net Crossroads at House of Blues offers delicious food in the heart of your favorite music venue. They offer a mix of American and international cooking with a contemporary twist. Whether you’re going out to eat before a show or enjoying a leisurely lunch, they have something for everyone. 225 Decatur St. 310-4999 houseofblues.com/neworleans/ crossroads Kingﬁsh offers Louisiana specialties in the French Quarter. This cocktail restaurant/ gourmet kitchen offers an elegant atmosphere and Cajun favorites. They take their cocktails seriously, from the classic New Orleans Sazerac to their original invention, the Cable Car. Both their seafood and their beer are local. 337 Chartres St. 598-5005 kingﬁshneworleans. com

EAT EAT cooks traditional Southern dishes with local seafood and seasonal produce. They also show their loyalty to the local economy by displaying the artwork of New Orleans artists. They boast farm-fresh ingredients aimed at preserving Louisiana’s culture. 900 Dumaine St, 522-7222, eatnola.com

New Orleans Creole Cookery is said to be haunted by a ghost named Mary. If you’re brave enough, stop by for a variety of traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and gumbo three different ways. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com Poppa’s Poor Boys is said to have some of the best po-boys town. Their portions are generous, and their modest prices make it a great location for a quality, authentic New Orleans po-boy even on a budget. They close early (never after 4 p.m. except on Fridays) so get there early in the day! 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114 The Praline Connection serves authentic

Antoine’s Restaurant has been a fixture in New Orleans for 176 years, and is still operated and owned by the family that originally founded it. It is the oldest fine dining French Creole restaurant, and it is not to be missed. 713 Saint Louis St., 581-4422 antoines.com Augie’s Restaurant & Events brings some of the ﬂavor of the French Quarter to Metairie. You can taste their authentic New Orleans cuisine at their location on Jefferson Highway, however they also cater to weddings, receptions, and other events outside of their location. 6005 Jeﬀerson Hwy., 733-3000 Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a Westbank favorite located right off Kepler Street. Their great lunch specials are sure to remind you of home cooking and show you that they really are a taste to be reckoned with. 615 Kepler St., 365-1225 dawabbit.net/dine-in.html Cornet has steaks, seafood & Cajun fare in an iconic Bourbon Street building, with big wrought-iron balconies and picturesque

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Jimmy J's Café Cajun-Creole cuisine at affordable prices. Located just beyond the French Quarter in the beautiful Marigny neighborhood, their famous traditionally-made pralines are also a smash-hit, making it a can’t-miss destination for foodies. 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, pralineconnection.com Short Stop Poboys boasts some of the best po-boys in Metairie. You can choose from three sizes of sandwich and fill them with everything from tuna salad to fried oysters. If you have a hard time deciding, the roast beef is a sure bet. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com Vacherie is home to traditional and delicious Cajun food. Choose to sit in their elegant restaurant, bar or, for a more casual dining experience, the adjacent Vacherie Café. 827 Toulouse St., 207-4532, vacherierestaurant. com

Seafood Acme Oyster House has been a New Orleans staple since it opened in 1910. Their fresh, hand-shucked oysters are delicious whether chargrilled, fried or on the half shell. However, the many other Cajun-Creole classics they offer are just as delicious. Multiple locations, acmeoyster.com Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood buckets and great views on the banks of the Mississippi. Enjoy a delicious meal with live music overlooking the river. 500 Port of New Orleans Place, 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com Nola Boils Café is a restaurant and catering company that specializes in on-site boils of all kinds of seafood including crab, crawfish, lobster, shrimp and more. Customers can book events for groups of all sizes, boasting that “no job is too big or too small” for them. In addition to boils, they also serve other traditional New Orleans cuisine like gumbo, turtle soup, and mini po-boys. 601 Metairie Rd., 782-6070, nolaboils.com Poseidon has everything from Creole-style oysters to fresh sushi. They also feature fantastic karaoke rooms that are perfect

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for birthday parties or a night out with friends. 2100 St. Charles Ave., 509-6675, poseidonnola.com Royal House Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans’ most exemplary oyster spots. A city treasure, Royal House is located in the heart of the Quarter. Sit on the balcony and enjoy the bustle with some of the freshest seafood you can find. 441 Royal St., 528-2601, royalhouserestaurant.com

VEGETARIAN Seed is a vegan oasis in a city brimming with rich Southern cuisine. They have vegan spins on comfort food classics like po-boys, as well as things like seaweed caviar and a variety of blended juices. Regardless of what you’re craving, Seed dedicates itself to natural, organic and local ingredients for a fresh and sustainable dining experience. 1330 Prytania St., 302-2599, seedyourhealth.com

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Chill Out: NOLA Restaurants for Beating the Heat By Beau Ciolino

nyone who has experienced a New Orleans summer knows how important it is to have a plan of action for when the heat rolls in. That dreadful transition when the nice sunny spring days of April and May slowly and deceptively turn into scorching hot agony. Whether it’s packing an extra shirt, wearing the shortest shorts possible, or an extra large cold brew, most New Orleanians know how to prepare themselves for the heat. Lucky for us, there are a ton of restaurants in the city that can be your mid-day oasis or afternoon cool down spot. I’ve listed a few of my favorites below, all of which serve light food and a refreshing atmosphere.

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^^ 1,000 Figs This hip Mid-City restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring a variety of salads, sandwiches, and dips such as hummus and baba ganoush. Order a glass of the hibiscus iced tea or some sparkling wine and you’ve got yourself the perfect summertime lunch. If you go for dinner, bring a friend and get the falafel feast- you’ll enjoy an entire table crowded with falafel and all the fixings for just $32. 3141 Ponce De Leon St. #1, 1000ﬁgs.com Sneaky Pickle If you find yourself deep in the Bywater and need a bite to eat for cheap, check out Sneaky Pickle in the Bywater. This small restaurant feels like a home and has a constantly

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changing menu that focuses on local produce and meats. There are a ton of vegetarian and vegan options, big salads, and some experimental meat dishes (goat belly ﬂatbread, anyone?). Grab one of their draught beers and enjoy the seasonal menu put together by chef and owner, Ben Tabor. 4017 St Claude Ave., yousneakypickle.com

Seed ^^ Seed As the name implies, Seed is a fully vegetarian restaurant with a ton of refreshing raw food options and juices to keep you cool. The menu even offers some vegan versions of New Orleans classics, such as their “Seed Gumbo”. Try out their raw Pad Thai for something light, or spring for an order of the vegan chicken nuggets if you want a not-soguilty pleasure. 1330 Prytania St., seedyourhealth.com >> The Country Club Break mom’s advice and eat a burger right before diving into the refreshing pool at the Country Club. Sunday brunch may be what the kitchen is best known for, but come by on a weekday for a relaxed poolside experience, complete with a drink from their outside cabana bar. 634 Louisa St., thecountryclubneworleans.com Green Goddess Tucked into quaint Exchange Alley in the French Quarter, Green Goddess is a convenient spot to stop for lunch or dinner after a hot day of checking out the many shops and sights in the Quarter. The menu features a huge selection of refreshing vegetarian and vegan options and a breezy outdoor patio to

help you chill out. 307 Exchange Pl., greengoddessrestaurant.com Satsuma A local favorite for breakfast, lunch and fresh juices, Satsuma has a location Uptown near the universities and in the Bywater on Dauphine St. Try one of their signature sandwiches or salads, and wash it down with a green juice for some energy on a hot summer day. 3218 Dauphine St., satsumacafe.com Bayou Wine Garden Bayou Wine Garden is the quintessential spot on a hot New Orleans day. A huge outdoor patio, a rotating selection of 32 wines on tap, snacks such as cheese boards, charcuterie, and wine ice cream make this the perfect place to melt into a summer afternoon. If wine isn’t your thing, check out the sister bar, Bayou Beer Garden, for a similar atmosphere and a selection of 21 rotating beers on tap. 315 N Rendon St., bayouwinegarden.com Alto at Ace Hotel Perched on top of Ace Hotel in the CBD, Alto allows guests a panoramic view of the city while enjoying poolside cocktails, frozen drinks, and small plates in a rooftop garden setting. Start out your night here before making your way downstairs to Josephine Estelle, a full-service restaurant by culinary partners Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman. 600 Carondelet, acehotel.com/neworleans

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ou'd think growing up with a mother from South Carolina that I'd be more than familiar with grits. Regardless of her heritage, my mom had no appreciation or desire for this ubiquitous Southern staple, so it never made an appearance on our table, for breakfast or otherwise. We were regaled with biscuits, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, pecan pie—you name it—but that simple, hominy porridge was always left out.

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My first taste of grits didn't occur until I moved to New Orleans. After a late night of partying, my new friend introduced me to the incredibly cheap and glorious breakfasts to be had at the Trolley Stop on St. Charles Avenue. I ordered the French Special (it's become a tradition) with two eggs, two slices of French toast, two strips of bacon, ham or sausage, and, of course, a small bowl of grits for less than $7. When it came to the table, I looked at the grits, glanced up at my friend and back at the grits again. “What do I do with these?” I asked her. “You've never had grits before?” she responded in shock. She explained to me that everyone had his or her own way of doctoring a plain bowl of

grits and I had to find my own preference. As it turns out, I like them in all their many forms. Add cheese, butter, salt and pepper, syrup, sugar, jam—doesn’t matter. I was hooked. Since that fateful meal, I practically make it a point to order grits if I see them on the menu. Not long after my experience at the Trolley Stop Café, I visited Zea's Rotisserie & Grill when it used to be on St. Charles Avenue. I ordered their mouth-watering basil pesto-crusted trout with steamed broccoli and their roasted corn grits. Do you remember the first time you tasted Zea's grits? For those unenlightened, Zea's roasted corn grits contain an ungodly

Willa Jean's Cheddar Cheese Grits amount of butter and cream (two cups of heavy cream and a half pound of butter for four servings), a combination likely to stop your heart, but you can't…stop…eating… them. One day, I am going to walk into Zea's and order a whole quart (only $12.95!) and see how much I can put away, diet be damned. Not too long ago, I visited Miami chef Nina Compton's restaurant Compère Lapin in the Warehouse District. Located inside the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery on Tchoupitoulas Street, this casual restaurant offers phenomenal cocktails created by Abigail Gullo (bartender extraordinaire)

and delicious New Orleans cuisine with a Caribbean flair. Among dishes like a spicy jerk shrimp roll with pineapple tartar sauce or baby carrots almondine, Compère Lapin offers a creamy bowl of stone ground, hominy grits topped with a tomato-based shrimp, sausage gravy and a fried egg. It's a dreamy combination, especially when served with her complimentary, fluff y chive biscuits. Speaking of biscuits, brand new “South Market District” bakery Willa Jean knocks it out of the park when it comes to grits. Sure, you can order a side of their cheddar cheesyegrits for a mere $6, but Willa Jean's menu is surprisingly flexible. For example,

Zea's Corn Grits in the “Build-a-Biscuit” section of the menu, one can substitute a biscuit for those creamy, perfect, stone-ground grits and top it with sausage, fried egg and pimento cheese, blue crab and hollandaise, or even their fabulous fried chicken with Tabasco honey. Finally, and most recently, I scored a “Grits & Grillades BBQ Bowl” at a brand, spanking new 'cue joint on Earhart Boulevard dubbed LA Smokehouse. Opened by Aubin and Daniel Wender in the former Maple Street Patisserie et Bistro space, this cozy restaurant offers conventional barbecue fare like smoked chicken, pulled

pork, pork spare ribs, and brisket, but I couldn't seem to turn from one of their more creative dishes once it caught my eye. LA Smokehouse has taken the traditional New Orleans “Grits & Grillades” and made it smoke with your choice of four different types of meat (sausage, chopped chicken, brisket, or pulled pork) and four different sauces from a traditional “gumbo gravy” sauce to a “SouthWestern” with smoked poblano salsa verde, roasted corn relish, and pepper jack cheese. I've only inhaled the traditional version with pulled pork so far, but you can bet your heavenly grits…I'll be back.

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Great Westbank Eats By Burke Bischoﬀ

veryone knows that New Orleans is home to some of the best food in the entire country. Since New Orleans has claim to so much amazing food, even the locals tend to forget that there are restaurants beyond Orleans Parish that have some pretty remarkable things to eat as well. Many of these places, in my opinion, are located on the Westbank. I know there is a stigma about the Westbank that is still present today, especially from Eastbankers. But that’s a shame, because as a Westbanker myself, I can attest that the Westbank is home to some of the best Vietnamese, Italian and even New Orleans-style cuisine that I have ever had. As part of the Greater New Orleans Area- part of the very culture of New Orleans itself, the Westbank should not be neglected simply because it’s across the river. I want to bring to light some local Westbank restaurants that I feel should be recognized as great places, and definitely worth a trip across the Crescent City Connection Bridge. Come on over, try these incredible restaurants and explore the “Bestbank” for yourself. Banana Blossom Thai Café 2112 Belle Chasse Hwy., #10, Gretna facebook.com/pages/Banana-Blossom Located in the Gretna Marketplace right off of Belle Chasse Highway, Banana Blossom serves some of the best Thai food anyone can find in Southern Louisiana. They have an expansive menu that includes wok-fried bowls, spicy curries, delicious Pad Thai noodles and their signature trout and shrimp dishes. You can also determine how hot and spicy you want your dish from mild to Thai hot, which is recommend only for the bravest of souls. Don’t forget to order Banana Blossom’s famous roti, pan-seared Malaysianstyle ﬂatbread, as an appetizer or even as a dessert. Café 615 Home of Da Wabbitt 615 Kepler St., Gretna dawabbit.net In the mood for some good ol’ traditional New Orleans-style cuisine? (Honestly, what local isn’t always in the mood for that?) If so, then you can head right on over to Café 615, home of the famous pan-fried “Da Wabbitt” burger. They serve many traditional New Orleans specialties like seafood and okra gumbo, turtle soup and shrimp etouffee with fried catfish, as well as an oyster dressing-stuffed pork chop and finger-licking fried chicken. Go in, order some drinks from the bar and enjoy yourself some fine New Orleans cooking. Common Grounds Coﬀee House & Café

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335 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna facebook.com/pages/Gretnas-CommonGrounds-Coﬀeehouse-Cafe

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna gattusos.net

Common Grounds is a nice, family-style café located in Old Gretna, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their menu features many homestyle dishes like hamburger steak and Gretna grilled chicken with fried potatoes and vegetables. Common Grounds also has a nice selection of specialty sandwiches such as the Honey P. Long and Huey’s Reuben, as well as a number of different po-boys. When you’re done, order yourself a cup of café au lait, enjoy the breeze while sitting in their outdoor seating and get to know somebody while you’re at it.

We often think to ourselves, “I want to go to a restaurant that has a ton of good food and drinks so I can have a great night out.” Well, Gattuso’s is just such a restaurant. With a truly large selection of burgers, club sandwiches, po-boys, muffulettas and other entrees like grilled marinated chicken and grilled tuna, you won’t leave hungry. Gattuso’s also has a Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m., so there are many reasons you’ll have a great time there.

Common Grounds Fuji Hana Sushi Bar and Hibachi Steakhouse 1130 Behrman Hwy., Gretna facebook.com/Fuji-Hana-Sushi-Bar-HibachiSteakhouse Nothing says “I’m having a good evening” like dinner and a show, especially if the dinner and the show are the same thing. Fuji Hana delivers on this tenfold by having its expert chefs cook wonderful Japanese hibachi plates right there in front of you. You can order from the kitchen if you like, but the main attraction is watching these chefs make filet mignon, lobster or salmon with vegetables and fried noodles while having fun and cracking jokes with your party. Fuji Hana’s will have you leave with a full stomach and a smile on your face.

Inside the Hong Kong Food Market, you will find an amazing Vietnamese restaurant with plenty of spice for any palette. Rice Paper is probably the closest that Westbankers will ever have to experience the original Pho Tau Bay again, so it’s a good thing all of their food is fantastic from the filet mignon pho to the chargrilled pork bun and the grilled chicken spring rolls with peanut sauce. Seriously, Rice Paper has the best peanut sauce I have ever had. Period. Specialty Italian Bistro 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna facebook.com/Specialty-Italian-Bistro

DiMartino’s Muﬀulettas 1788 Carol Sue Ave., Terrytown, Multiple Locations dimartinos.com Do you love muffulettas? You’re in New Orleans, so of course you do. Wanna try one of the best muffulettas in Southern Louisiana? Well, DiMartino’s is a great choice to please that craving. Their muffulettas are a nice, hearty size and made with a mouthwatering olive salad dressing that will leave you satisfied. DiMartino’s has many locations around the Westbank, as well as a newly-opened location on the Northshore, so you have many different places to visit to pick up that same great muffuletta.

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Gattuso's Huey P’s Pizzeria 139 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna hueyps.com Everybody loves pizza. It’s a given fact of life. Luckily, Huey P’s has some of the best pizza on the Westbank. Their thin crust specialty pizzas like the BBQ pulled pork pizza, the Chisesi ham and pineapple pizza, and their very own Huey P’s pizza are simply to die for. The menu also includes delicious dishes like their popular bruschetta dip and chicken and waﬄes. Huey P’s has a complete draft beer selection as well as an arcade room. You can also order from owners Donovan and Betty Archote’s other restaurant, Thanh Thanh, which is located right next door. Las Cazuelas Mexican Grill 1122 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey facebook.com/las-cazuelas-mexican-grill Las Cazuelas, located on Harvey’s alwaysbusy Manhattan Boulevard, strives to provide Westbankers good, hearty Mexican food. Their enchilada suprema, burrito loco, chimichanga special and pollo diabla fajitas are only some of the great Mexican dishes you can find on their menu. You can also get regular dishes with a Mexican ﬂair like the Bistek a la Mexicana and the Las Cazuelas Pasta. Don’t forget to order from their list of refreshing regular and Westbank margaritas. Even their smallest glass is a pretty good size, so you will definitely get your money’s worth. Rice Paper Pho & Vietnamese Cuisine Hong Kong Food Market, 925 Behrman Hwy.

What began as a delivery service called Specialty Pizza Co. in 1991 has become a nice and pretty sit-down Italian restaurant that still does delivery. Specialty has many heavenly dishes that almost seem to have been transported straight from Italy, like veal parmesan, stuffed artichokes and an Italian roast beef sandwich. Of course, they also have their own specialty pizzas such as the blackened shrimp pizza, the muffuletta pizza and the B.L.T. pizza. Make sure to also save room for Specialty’s scrumptious coconut bread pudding. Thanh Thanh 131 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna t2restaurant.com Operated by the same owners as Huey P’s Pizzeria, Thanh Thanh offers authentic and unique Vietnamese dishes in the heart of Old Gretna. Make sure not to pass up some of their signature dishes like the pan-fried shrimp, spicy Pad Thai noodles with chicken or shrimp, crispy chicken club and Vietnamese-style bahn mi. If you want to do some sharing for two, try the ultimate banana split for desert. Make sure to bring a friend, and be warned that it will fill you both up immensely. The Red Maple 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna theredmaple.com With fresh Louisiana seafood and juicy prime cut steaks, The Red Maple is a great choice for fine New Orleans dining. This restaurant has a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere and some really great seafood dishes like oysters on the half shell, shrimp remoulade salad, Salmon Lafayette and Gulf Fish Pontchartrain. Tasting one of their $30+ steaks will make you think everything is right in the world. Don’t forget to go in early and try one of The Red Maple’s $10 lunches like the juicy boiled beef brisket and the tasty hamburger steaks.

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Food News By Kim Ranjbar

inning! … All of us here at Where Y'at Magazine would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to this year's winners of the James Beard Awards! New Orleans scored big this year with Best New Restaurant going to Shaya, the Israeli cuisine powerhouse created by the talented Alon Shaya (2015's winner for Best Chef: South) and the famous John Besh. Chef/owner Justin Devillier of the long-adored La Petite Grocery and Warehouse District newcomer Balise scored this year's Best Chef: South. And last, but certainly not least, all compliments to Leah Chase of the legendary Dooky Chase Restaurant who won 2016's Lifetime Achievement Award. Does the Crescent City kick culinary butt or what? www.jamesbeard.org/awards

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With open arms … We've all been waiting for what seems like so very long, but our wait has oﬃ cially ended! Longtime Vietnamese favorite Pho Tau Bay has fi nally opened the doors to their old/new location on Tulane Avenue. Open in Gretna since 1982, we all were sad to see them close last year, but now we all can get happy with their incredible pho, banh mi, spring rolls and (my personal favorite) their signature won ton soup. Pho Tau

Bay is currently open to dine in from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but they plan to extend those times after things become more settled. 1565 Tulane Ave., (504) 368-9846, http://www. photaubayrestaurant.com/ Totally “shacktastic!” … Touting “refi ned comfort food in a funky, family-friendly atmosphere,” The Shack recently opened up on the Northshore in Covington. A collaboration between Dean Thomas, Adam Foster and Thomas “Lolo” LoPresti, The Shack offers a simple, yet delightful-sounding menu with dishes like a Smoked Duck Quesadilla with cojita cheese, Shrimp Fritters with citrus aioli, Chargrilled Pork Burrito with black beans and pineapple habanero salsa, and more. They also offer daily “Blue Plate” specials like lasagna and fresh fi sh courtbouillon. The restaurant plans to feature a “Shackyard” with a backyard bar, patio dining and games for kids. For now, The Shack is open Tuesday through Saturday with plans for Saturday and Sunday brunch in the works. 1204 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 888-6288, www. theshackcovington.com

Celery, onion and bell pepper … The long-awaited Trinity Restaurant opened last month to much ado. Located in the building that once housed Maximo's Italian Grill, Trinity has undergone an enormous, million-dollar renovation handled by local real estate developer Hugh Uhalt and now features dining space for over 100 guests, an open-air kitchen, private upstairs dining rooms, and balcony seats overlooking Decatur Street. “The Maximo’s space is legendary and the food scene in New Orleans is as exciting as I’ve ever seen it. I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” Uhalt says. Chef Michael Isolani, formerly of Bouligny Tavern, is heading up the kitchen at Trinity. Isolani has created a menu that “pays tribute to the amalgamation of ethnicities that make up the very unique and easily recognizable ﬂavor of New Orleans food culture.” The menu features items like raw and broiled Gulf oysters, Beef Tartare, Crawfi sh & Fontina Beignets, Blackened Lamb Chops, Seared Snapper and more. Trinity is currently open for dinner daily. 1117 Decatur St., (504) 325-5789, www. trinityrestaurantneworleans.com Mid-City barbecue … Blue Oak BBQ, known for popping up inside of the Canal Street music venue Chickie Wah Wah, has scored its own digs in Mid-City. Now open in the building that once housed Fellini's, this smokin' eatery, run by business partners Ronnie Evans and Philip Moseley, is killing it with an almost continuously packed house on N Carrollton Avenue. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, Blue Oak BBQ offers all of the usual suspects in platter and sandwich form, from pulled pork and beef brisket to chicken, ribs, and house-smoked

sausage. Their featured sides include Brussels sprouts, ginger-sesame slaw and roasted garlic mac 'n' cheese. Blue Oak also features smoked wings, specialty sandwiches and creative appetizers like BBQ Nachos with Pulled Pork and Queso, Egg Rolls, Chipotle Deviled Eggs and Gulf Shrimp Tacos. 900 N Carrollton Ave., (504) 822-2583, www.blueoakbbq.com Honoring a legend … On Friday, June 3, WYES will be honoring beloved, famed chef Paul Prudhomme at Purloo with a tribute dinner presented by First NBC Bank. Chef Ryan Hughes will be offering his twist on Chef Prudhomme-inspired dishes complete with edible centerpieces. The menu will offer a Soup Trio of Classic Turtle, Guinea Hen and Andouille Gumbo, Shrimp and Okra Bisque; Local Peach Salad; choice of Shrimp or Duck Étouffée with Dirty Rice and fi nishes with Sweet Rice Calas with Chicory Café au Lait Pot de Crème. Guests will watch a video paean from Chef Prudhomme’s close friends, family and colleagues, among them Chef Paul Miller and Marty Cosgrove with K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen; Ella Brennan and Ti Martin of Commander’s Palace; Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen’s Restaurant, a protégé of Chef Paul; Beth Utterback, executive producer of Chef Prudhomme’s fi ve national cooking series; Liz Williams, president of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum and the National Food and Beverage Foundation; and Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo. Restaurateur Ralph Brennan and others will speak in person about their legendary friend. For tickets and more information, please visit www. wyes.org.

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Probably Baking Deviled Quail Eggs with Dill and Crispy Prosciutto

By Beau Ciolino

eviled eggs are the perfect snack to bring to a picnic or backyard barbecue, but shrink them down by using quail eggs and they become the talk of the party. Everyone’s going to be making jokes like, “Oh my God, my hand is SO big!” and it’ll make for a really fun time. This recipe uses prosciutto because, duh, but if you want a vegetarian version you can easily omit it. Feel free to get creative with add-ins such as chives, cilantro or sour cream.

Deviled Quail Eggs with Dill and Crispy Prosciutto (Makes 6 Dozen Bites)

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3 dozen quail eggs 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 oz prosciutto 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill 1 teaspoon pickle juice 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil

Create an ice bath in a mixing bowl large enough to fit all of the quail eggs. Set aside. To make the crispy prosciutto, heat your oven to 375 degrees. Use a baking sheet with a lip and line it with parchment paper, then toss the prosciutto with the olive oil. Layer the prosciutto onto the baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes, until it appears crispy and the edges have rippled up. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the rest of the components for the deviled eggs. Unless you've got a massive pot, you're going to need to boil the quail eggs in batches, which is no big deal cause they only take about three minutes to boil. Bring two or so inches of water to boil in a saucepan

and, using a large spoon, gently add as many quail eggs that will comfortably fit in one layer on the bottom of the pot. Let boil for three and a half to four minutes before removing and immediately placing in the ice bath. Repeat until all eggs are boiled. Peel the eggs by giving them a small crack on the counter top and then running them under cold water while you use your fingertips to gently remove the shell. Once they are all peeled, use a paring knife to cut them in half, and then carefully separate the yolks from the whites. Place the yolks in a mixing bowl and the whites onto your serving platter or tray. If the whites have a lot of yolk crumbs on them, go ahead and use a damp paper towel to polish them up. Use a fork or whisk to fully incorporate the mayo, pickle juice and mustard into the yolks. This next step is optional but helps create a better texture and appearance: run this mixture through a fine-mesh wire sieve to remove any lumps or impurities. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Crumble most of the prosciutto into the yolk mixture, reserving some to top the eggs with, and fold in the dill. You can either transport this to a piping bag with a wide tip (the prosciutto will jam anything too small) or do what I did and just spoon it into a zip-top bag and cut off a corner. Squeeze equal amounts into each egg white and top with remaining prosciutto and little sprigs of dill.

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Evangeline – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale House Of Blues – The Shepherd Band 2 Houston’s Restaurant – David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf – Vinsantos DeFonte, Mab Just Mab Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Leroy Jones Quintet Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parsons, Roux The Day! The Little Gem Saloon – Dr. Michael White Mag’s 940 – Marc Stone Marigny Brasserie – Cole Williams Band Old Point Bar – Isla Nola Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Kristina Morales & Inner Organ Trio Palmer Park – Noisewater Preservation Hall – The Joint Chiefs of Jazz, PresHall All-Stars Rock ‘n’ Bowl – The Boogie Men Shamrock – Fist of Flannel Snug Harbor – Jacqui Naylor Quartet Spotted Cat – Shotgun Jazz Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All-Stars Three Muses – Salvatore Geloso

RickSpringfield

Veteran singer, actor and former teen heartthrob Rick Springfield takes the stage with Loverboy & Night Ranger. The “Jesse’s Girl” singer will be performing at Champions Square. Thurs. June 23. $15-65, 7:00 p.m. Champions Square, champions-square.com Monsters, Bad Mimosas Circle Bar – The Iguanas, Littler + Marge Columns Hotel – Andy Rogers Dmac’s – Holly Rock Dos Jefes – The George French Trio Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Davy Mooney, Irvin Mayfield & The NOJO Jam Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper The Little Gem Saloon – David L. Harris Duo Mag’s 940 – The New Soul Finders ft. Marilyn Barbarin & Paul Boudreaux Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Cole Williams Pour House – Oscar & The BluesCats Preservation Hall - The PresHall All-Stars Ralph’s On The Park – Joe Krown Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Clockwork Elvis Snug Harbor – Uptown Jazz Orchestra ft. Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat – Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel & The New Orleans Misfit Power Thursday June 23 3Keys Ace Hotel – DJ Captain Charles AC Hotel – DJ Raj Smoove Bamboula’s – Chip Wilson & The Style A’s, Willie Lockett & The Blues Krewe Bank St. Bar – DeLune DeLuge & Valaska BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band ft. Stevie J. Blues & Jonte Mayon Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Buffa’s – Alexandra Scott & Josh Paxton, New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp Bullet’s Sports Bar – Kermit Ruﬃns & BBQ Swingers Carousel Lounge – The Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrega – Geovane Santos Champions Square – Rick Springfield Checkpoint Charlie – YDE, Jeff Guitar Nelson & The Kane Mutiny Chiba – Keiko Komaki Circle Bar – Chew Columns Hotel – Marc Stone Dmac’s - Outlaw Country Jam Jason Bishop Dos Jefes – The Loren Pickford Quartet House Of Blues – NOMW Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Ashlin Parker Trio, Amber Matthews Kerry Irish Pub – Crossing Canal Le Bon Temps Roule – The Soul Rebels The Little Gem Saloon – David L. Harris Duo Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Ogden Museum – Lonnie Holley Old Point Bar – The Spike Band Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Margie Perez’s Muevelo Preservation Hall – PresHall Legacy Band, PresHall All-Stars Ralph’s On The Park – Joe Krown Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Lil’ Nathan & The Big Tymers Snug Harbor – Steve Masakowski Quartet Spotted Cat – Sarah McCoy & The Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Tipitina’s – The Foreign Exchange, Phonte, Nicolay Vaso – Jason Neville Vaughan’s Lounge – Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet

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Friday June 24 21st Amendment – Antoine Diel & The Misfit Power 3Keys Ace Hotel – Natural Blonde AC Hotel – Amedee Frederick Bamboula’s – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Caesar Brothers, Smoky Greenwell Band Banks St. Bar – Layden & The Lion, CC Funkateers BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstar Band ft. Stevie J. Blues & Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, Keith Stone Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Buffa’s – Swamp Kitchen, Bayou Saints, Gumbo Cabaret ft. Kelley & Rebecca Bullet’s Sports Bar – The Original Pinettes Brass Band Café Negril – Dana Abbott Band Casa Borrega – Papo Guevara & Son Mandao Checkpoint Charlie – Domenic, The Hubcap Kings, Swamp Motel Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Molly Burch, Jonas Wilson, The O-Pines Columns Hotel – Ted Long & Co. Dmac’s – Kathryn rose, Notel Motel, DJ Fireworks House Of Blues – Adore Delano, Joe Purdy, Sean Riley Blues Band Howlin’ Wolf – Gar Gar, Mab Just Mab Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Piano Professor Series ft. Joe Krown, Khris Royal & Dark Matter, Burlesque Ballroom Kerry Irish Pub – Paul Ferguson, Hurricane Refugees Le Bon Temps Roulé – Jeff Snake Greenberg The Little Gem Saloon – Monty Banks, The Marc Stone Trio Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Lauren Sturm’s Sturmlandia Preservation Hall – PresHall Legacy Band, PresHall Brass Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl – The Topcats Roosevelt Hotel – Antoine Diel Trio Snug Harbor – Dr. Michael White’s Original Liberty Jazz Band Spotted Cat – Brett Richardson, Washboard Chaz Trio, Cottonmouth Kings Three Muses – Russell Welch Tipitina’s – Honey Island Swamp Band Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Crescent Kings Saturday June 25 AC Hotel – DJ Dirty Red Bacchanal – Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboula’s – G & Her Swing 3, Keith Stone BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band ft. Stevie J Blues & Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, Keith Stone Band Bombay Club – Tim Laughlin Buffa’s – Kris Towkarski Trio, Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, Gentilly Stompers ft. Catie Rodgers Café Negril – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Casa Borrega – Pepe Coloma Trio Checkpoint Charlie – Jeremy Joyce, Ruby & The Rogues, George Sartin & Imaginary Friends Circle Bar – The Short Street Band, Mod Dance Party Columns Hotel – Yvette Voelker Dmac’s – Sturmlandia, The 2 Pistol’s Jam Session

Sunday June 26 3Keys Ace Hotel – Bon Bon Vivant Allways Lounge – Smokin Time Jazz Club Bamboula’s – New Orleans Ragweeds, Gentilly Stompers, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Banks St. Bar – Kyle Smith, Hollow Ends & Reed Lightfoot BB King’s Blues Club – Keith Stone Band, VeeJay & Louisiana Lightning BMC – Snake & The Charmers Bombay Club – David Boeddinghuas Buffa’s – Some Like It Hot, Jazz Youth Showcase, Gerald French Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar – VL & Just Right Band Checkpoint Charlie – Open Mic ft. Jim Smith Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night Columns Hotel – Chip Wilson Dmac’s – Carolyn Broussard, Ricky Stein Federal City Auditorium – The Messy Cookers Brass Band House Of Blues – Citizen Cope Howlin’ Wolf – Dr. Sick, The Asylum Chorus, Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub – Traditional Irish Session, Chip Wilson The Little Gem Saloon – Cecile Savage Old Point Bar – Isla Nola Ooh Poo Pah Doo – South Jones Preservation hall – PresHall Legacy Band, PresHall All-Stars Ralph’s On The Park – Joe Krown Snug Harbor – Gentilly Groove Masters Spotted Cat – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers, Kristina Morales & The Bayou Shuﬄers, Pat Casey & The New Sound Monday June 27 Bamboula’s – Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smoky’s Blue Monday Jam ft. Santi Banks St. Bar – Lauren Sturm’s Piano Night, South Jones BB King’s Blues Club – Keith Stone Band, BB King Allstar Band ft. Larry Johnson Bombay Club – Josh Paxton Buffa’s – Arsene Delay, Antoine Diel & Sam Kuslan Circle Bar – JP Dufour & The Laundry Men Columns Hotel – David Doucet D.B.A. – Mainline Dmac’s - Blues Jam feat. Danny Alexander Dragon’s Den – The Hot Club of Barbacoa House of Blues – Sean Riley & Tyrone

VansWarpedTour This nation-wide rock tour has been touring across the country since 1995 and it’s coming to Mardi Gras World this summer! Come check out bands like Good Charlotte, 3OH!3 and more at this traveling rock festival. Mon., Jun 27. $49-59, 11:00 a.m. Mardi Gras World, mardigrasworld.com

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper Mardi Gras World – Vans Warped Tour Ooh Poo Pah Doo – James Andrews & Crescent City Allstars Preservation hall – PresHall Jazz Masters Snug Harbor – Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat – Sarah McCoy & The Oopsie Daisies, Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers Three Muses – Andrea Borhen Tuesday June 28 Bamboula’s – Dana & The Boneshakers, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Banks St. Bar – Gypsy Elise BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band ft. Stevie J Blues & Jonte Mayon Blue Nile – Jasen Weaver Band BMC – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Buffa’s – Squirrel Nut Zippers Casa Borrega – Geovane Santos Checkpoint Charlie – Jamie Lynn Vessels, Kaya Nicole Circle Bar – Carl LeBlanc Columns Hotel – John Rankin Dmac’s - The Last Honky Tonk Music Series ft. Bridgette London, Jeff Hopson Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Adonis Rose Quintet Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop Preservation Hall – PresHall All-Stars ft. Shannon Powell Ralphs On The Park – Joe Krown Snug Harbor – Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat – Brett Richardson, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club Wednesday June 29 3Keys Ace Hotel – Kettle Black Bacchanal – Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio ft. Giselle Anguizola, Carl LeBlanc, Mem Shannon Blue Band Banks St. Bar – Major Beacon BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band ft. Stevie J. Blues & Larry Johnson Bombay Club – John Royen Buffa’s – World’s Most Open Mic Night ft. Nattie Sanchez Casa Borrega – Leonardo Hernandez Checkpoint Charlie – T Bone Stone & The Happy Monsters, Payo Circle Bar – The Iguanas, Black Liquid Drop + Bipolaroid Columns Hotel – Andy Rogers Dos Jefes - The George French Trio Howlin’ Wolf – The Rooks Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Jeronne Amari Ansari, Irvin Mayfield & The NOJO Jam Kerry Irish Pub – Vincent Marini Mag’s 940 – The New Soul Finders ft. Marilyn Barbarin & Paul Boudreaux Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Cole Williams Pour House – Oscar & The BluesCats Preservation Hall – PresHall All-Stars ft. Charlie Gabriel Ralph’s On The Park – Joe Krown Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Creole Stringbeans Snug Harbor – Uptown Jazz Orchestra ft. Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat – Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel & The New Orleans Misfit Power Thursday June 30 AC Hotel – DJ Dirty Red Bamboula’s – Chip Wilson & The Style A’s, Willie Lockett & The Blues Krewe Banks St. Bar – ASD BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band ft. Stevie J Blues & Jonte Mayon Bombay Club – Davy Mooney Duo Buffa’s – Alexandra Scott & John Paxton, Doyle Cooper Jazz Band Bullet’s Sports Bar – Kermit Ruﬃns & The BBQ swingers Carousel Lounge – The Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrega – Geovane Santos Checkpoint Charlie – Gre Gre, House of Cards Chiba – Tom Worrell Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Columns Hotel – Naydja Cojoe Dmac’s - Outlaw Country Jam Jason Bishop Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Ashlin Parker Trio, The James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parsons Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Ogden Museum – Andre Bohren Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Margie Perez’s Muevelo Preservation Hall - PresHall All-Stars ft. Lucien Barbarin, Preshall Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford Ralph’s On The Park – Joe Krown Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas Snug Harbor – Ed Peterson & The Test Spotted Cat – Sarah McCoy & The Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Tipitinas – Reverend Horton Heat, Unknown Hinson, Koﬃn Kats Vaughan’s Lounge – Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Verret’s Lounge – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph

Japanese Restaurant, Sushi & Such Mon – Thur 11:30 am – 10 pm Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 11 pm Sun 5 – 9 pm SushiNOLA.com | @NolaSushi 899-6532| 5130 Freret St.

FROM NYC TO NOLA Opening June 2016 Since 1990, people have stood in New York City’s longest food cart line (sometimes for several hours) to get a steaming platter of chicken, gyro and rice covered in their signature white sauce. Fast forward 25 years later, The Halal Guys are bringing their famous chicken and gyro dishes to the Big Easy.

Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for details about the grand opening!

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chance to experience this live event that brings all of the intense WWE excitement as seen on TV right before your eyes.

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MUSIC/PERFORMANCE Colossal at the Southern Rep Theatre

Saturday, June 4 – Sunday, June 19 Thursday–Saturday Performances 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees 3 p.m. Southern Rep Theatre southernrep.com/plays/colossal Playwright Andrew Hinderaker and Director Aimée Hayes illuminate the beauty and danger inherent in America’s favorite sport. After suffering a catastrophic injury on the football field, a star college player faces greater challenges than just his physical recovery. Mike must come to terms with how this life-changing accident has affected his relationships with his father and his teammates. This award-winning theatrical tour-de-force combines football, a live drumline, and modern dance in an epic exploration of masculinity and the limits of the human body. BraVeau at Beau Rivage

Tuesday, June 7 – Sunday, August 7 Monday-Thursday 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Beau Rivage Casino beaurivage.com An internationally-renowned cast is bringing an infusion of traditional commedia dell'arte with modern cirque sophistication and drama to the Beau Rivage Theater. The exhilarating performance features aerialists, acrobats, trapeze acts, dance routines, contortionists and and, of course, clowns. Tickets can be purchased online on Beau Rivage’s website or at www. ticketmaster. com.

610 Stompers Bar Crawl June 11

Selena Gomez June 14 literacy organizatio, and Angels’ Place, a charity for families with children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. Join your favorite all male dance group in your best camp attire for an Uptown bar crawl where you get to learn their infamous dance moves and get some sweet swag while raising money for a good cause. This year’s crawl is scheduled to stop at The Kingpin, Grit’s Bar, F&M’s, Fat Harry’s, Superior Seafood, Le Bon Temps and two new bars that won't disappoint.

LGBTQ New Orleans Pride

Weezer & Panic! At The Disco

Weezer and Panic! At The Disco announced their massive, co-headlined 40+ city summer tour in support of their respective new albums Weezer and Death Of A Bachelor. Stopping here for an outdoor concert at Champions Square, these popular performers are sure to provide a great evening along with special guest Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.

This full weekend pride celebration includes special events throughout the city, with a festival based in Washington Square Park. An evening with Bianca Del Rio at the Joy Theater kicks off the weekend on Friday night, with the Oﬃcial Pride Party on Saturday at The Bourbon Pub, followed by a free pride parade through the French Quarter and several parade after-parties. Pridefest on Bourbon will take place on Sunday, offering free giveaways, a stage with performances by local male and female impersonators, local bands, and the celebrity Grand Marshal.

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Sunday, June 12 6:30 p.m. Champions Square champions-square.com

Monday, June 13 6:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center smoothiekingcenter.com WWE returns to New Orleans for the final time this year with a six-man tag team main event, featuring Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose & AJ Styles vs. Sheamus, Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens. See all your favorite WWE stars including John Cena, The New Day, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio, Kaliso, The Divas and many more. Don’t miss your last

New Orleans International Beer Festival

Saturday, June 4 2 - 6 p.m. Champions Square neworleansinternationalbeerfest.com

The Abita New Orleans International Beer Festival was rescheduled from March 19 to June 4 due to the predicted severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, so all tickets purchased are valid for the new date. The

Roots Reggae Culture Festival Saturday, June 18 - Sunday, June 19 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tad Gormley Stadium rrcfest.com

Saturday, June 11 1 - 9 p.m. Locations Vary 610stompers. com

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Multi-platinum singer and actress Selena Gomez makes an exciting stop in New Orleans this summer on her worldwide “Revival Tour”. The tour follows the release of her new album Revival and brings along DNCE, the pop band fronted by Joe Jonas, and singer Bea Miller as openers.

Friday, June 17 - Sunday, June 19 Bourbon Street prideneworleans.com

<< 7th Annual 610 Stompers Ball Crawl

The 610 Stompers 7th Annual Ball Crawl titled “Wet Hot American Stomper” is a rowdy fundraiser benefiting STAIR, a children's

Tuesday, June 14 7:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center smoothiekingcenter.com

R Third World

olling Along Productions presents the first annual Roots Reggae Culture Festival, the only New Orleans reggae event on this scale with roots, reggae and culture all in one. All lovers of peace, spirituality, unity and upliftment are invited to come enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Caribbean culture. Performances by headliners and great artists along with culturally authentic food, crafts and entertainment offer two full days of fun that properly represents this widely-celebrated and inﬂuential group.

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all tickets purchased are valid for the new date. The event includes Brew University educational sessions, a silent disco, a cornhole tournament, a photo booth, live music, great food and a mixology garden with craft beer cocktails. All patrons must be 21 years or older for access, and advance tickets can be purchased on the website.

AC2: An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Friday, June 24 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre saengertheatre.com

New Orleans Oyster Festival

Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, June 5 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Woldenberg Park nolaoysterfest.org This free festival allows you to indulge in delicious oysters and support the restaurants and industries that helped make New Orleans the “oyster capital of America.” Enjoy an incredible food vendor lineup, local music and crafts while helping to raise money for the Coastal Restoration and other beneficiaries whose missions align with that of the festival. Restaurant and musical highlights include Acme Oyster House, Borgne, Drago’s, Mia Borders, Colin Lake and Honey Island Swamp Band along with many others for two days full of fun. There will also be a P&J Oyster Shucking Contest and an Acme Oyster Eating Contest.

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen

>> Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival

Saturday, June 18 - Sunday, June 19 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Armstrong Park jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco The 10th Annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival is a free two-day event full of classic local ﬂavor. With worldfamous Cajun cuisine, Cajun and Zydeco music, and exquisite handcrafted items that come from centuries of bayou culture, this festival truly captures the cultural traditions it is meant to honor. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation hosts this yearly event that fills the park with sounds of fiddles, accordions, washboards and guitars, great food, and crafts. Nola Caribbean Festival

French Market Creole Tomato Festival June 11 ^^ French Market Creole Tomato Festival

Saturday, June 11 - Sunday, June 12 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. French Market frenchmarket.org

For 30 years, this free festival has celebrated the unique Louisiana fruit that adds so much to many local recipes. Life-sized tomatoes stroll the grounds handing out tomato-shaped fans, surrounded by live music and food booths offering some of the best Creole tomato recipes. A Second Line kicks off the festival, which also includes a "Best of the Fest" cooking contest, cooking demonstrations and a Creole Tomato Parade. This year there will be an additional outdoor music stage at Crescent Park to make room for even more local legends to perform. And the best part is that admission is free!

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Saturday, June 25 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Roux Carre, 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. nolacaribbeanfestival.com

wo longtime friends, one a late night talk show host and one a journalist, interview each other and take questions from the audience for an unscripted, uncensored and unforgettable night of conversation. Join the multiple Emmy-award winning CNN anchor and Emmy-award winning host and Executive Producer of Bravo’s late night talk show “Watch What Happens: Live” for one night only in New Orleans. These highly accomplished men are sure to provide an entertaining show full of laughs, witty banter and interactive fun.

Run replaces the Crescent Connection Bridge Run this year due to construction. The 4-mile race presented by Michelob Ultra and benefiting Ochsner Hospital for Children will begin on River Road & Labarre, run up on the Levee, along the Mississippi River, and finish near Ochsner Hospital. While only temporarily replacing the Crescent Connection Bridge Run, the Levee Run will remain part of the Classic Race Series even after the Bridge Run is reinstated. Saints 2016 Minicamp

Tuesday, June 14 - Thursday, June 16 Times Vary New Orleans Saints Training Facility, Metairie neworleanssaints.com The New Orleans Saints will hold a mandatory minicamp June 14-16 at their training facility in Metairie. No live contact is permitted in the offseason workout program, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills are permitted. All players are expected to be present for the minicamp.

The Nola Caribbean Festival is a festival held every year in New Orleans and its purpose is to celebrate Caribbean culture in a number of its aspects. Featuring Caribbean food, music, art, and more, the festival highlights and celebrates the connection that the city of New Orleans has always had with the Caribbean people and culture. This is the first year that the festival will be held at the Roux Carre after years of being held on Freret Street, and it will be a full day of colorful culture and fun for the entire family.

SPORTS & FITNESS Crescent City Levee Run

Saturday, June 4 7 p.m. River Road & Labarre ccc10k.com/crescent-city-levee-run The inaugural Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Levee

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BarGuide

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Backspace Bar & Kitchen 139 Chartres St. 322-2281

This literary-themed restaurant has unique cocktails and late-night comfort food. Where else can you get milk and cookies for dessert?

Bar Tonique 820 N Rampart St. 324-6045

Known for its delicious craft cocktails and daily drink specials, this neighborhood bar is the perfect spot for cocktail hipsters.

Bruno's Tavern 7538 Maple St. 861-7615

A favorite for Uptowners, this is the place to be for an LSU or Saints game. Come in on Thursdays nights for $3 imports!

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

Highlighted in Esquire as one of the “Best Bars in America”, comfort foods and signature drinks will keep you coming back.

Coyote Ugly 225 N Peters St. 561-0003

Their Daily Drink Specials from 9 p.m. to close will remind you why this is the most famous bar on the planet.

Evangeline 329 Decatur St. 373-4852

A full menu of local food and microbrews makes this the perfect place for people looking for some homegrown fare.

Gattuso’s 435 Huey P Long Ave. 368-1114

Head to the Best Bank, the Westbank, for live music, casual lunches and delicious dinner and Happy Hour specials.

Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422

Experience that classic-style New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.

Kajun's Pub 2256 St. Claude Ave. 947-3735

Karaoke and Saints games are highlights at this 24hour bar. Jello shots are free every time the Saints score a touchdown!

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Get all your live Irish music needs covered here. Enjoy an Irish coffee alongside their folk, jazz or blues acts.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

A great local bar in Old Metairie where everybody knows your name. One of the BEST craft cocktail spots in the city.

The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702

A warehouse-turned-nightclub that has the best DJs around. Features all types of music from house to hip-hop to rock.

Mid-City Yacht Club 440 S St. Patrick St. 483-2517

Repeatedly ranked as Mid-City’s best bar, their fantastic beer selection starts at $2 and the food is out of this world.

Pal's Lounge 949 N Rendon St. 488-7257

This hidden gem in Mid-City is filled with great drinks and lively locals. Come for Sunday Funday or try the Bacon Bloody Mary.

Parlay's 870 Harrison Ave. 304-6338

This Lakeview favorite is known for their great nightly drink specials. Meet up with some friends there tonight.

Pat O’Briens 718 St. Peter St. 525-4823

Visit the birthplace of New Orleans’ most famous drink, the Hurricane. A local favorite since 1933, this historic pub is renowned for its piano bar.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Enjoy a cocktail on the Bourbon Street balcony or on one of their three floors...or enjoy the sights indoors. The epitome of New Orleans’ nightlife.

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

One of the city’s quirkiest bars, come on by for some great live music and tasty eats. Bring in a tacky ashtray for a free drink!

Shamrock Bar & Grille 4133 S Carrollton Ave. 307-4350

Schedule your next party here or watch some crazy wrestling matches. Between live music and pool tables, there’s plenty to do.

Shots! 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Shots! is a beautiful bar that features specialty infusions by the shot...a must-try the next time you are down on Bourbon Street.

Taps Patio Bar & Grill 2802 Belle Chase Hwy. 504-510-5544

Taps is your Westbank go-to with 24 beers on tap and $2 weekly draft specials. Enjoy a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday featuring half-off appetizers.

Tracey’s 2604 Magazine St. 897-5413

The original Irish Channel bar offers beers and food in a low-key setting. Happy Hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109

Home of the Hand Grenade, this bar rocks a weekday Happy Hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to this or any of their five locations for great live music.

Warehouse Grille 869 Magazine St. 322-2188

A perfect centerpiece for the Warehouse District’s funky atmosphere. With over 40 beers on tap, there’s something for everyone here!

JULY 8–10, 2016

SAN FERMIN IN NUEVA ORLEANS FESTIVAL benefiting Beth’s Friends Forever and Animal Rescue New Orleans

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Alice Through the Looking Glass is very, very, very loosely based on Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871), his sequel novel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865). In fact, the on-screen credits for director James Bobin's movie say “Based on characters created by Lewis Carroll” and don't even credit the book at all. But then again, this is the movie sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 Alice in Wonderland film, which is also a free adaptation. If you are willing to accept that Through the Looking Glass is a bastardization of the source material you may find this as serviceable entertainment. Adventurer Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world of Wonderland and finds that the Mad Hatter ( Johnny Depp looking like Carrot Top) is sad and dying because of a rotten childhood plus the death of his family. To save the Hatter, Alice decides to jump back in time to prevent the Hatter's family from being burnt to a crisp by the dragon-like Jabberwocky. Hot on her heels to foil her plan, however, is Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen) and the diabolical Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). The movie hammers home messages about love and family and following your heart, and it's all slathered in CGI effects. But, I must admit, some of the digital imagery is quite stunning to behold, like looking at a beautiful oil painting. Once the story- as silly as it is- gets going, this turns into a fairly engaging fantasy/ adventure, thanks, in no small part, to a committed performance by Wasikowska. Really, you and the kids can do far worse than Alice Through the Looking Glass. It's a mild bit of fun.

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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising By David Vicari I didn't much care for the fi rst Neighbors- didn't think it was all that funny- so it was a mild surprise that I was entertained by Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Stuff y married couple Mac and Kelly Radner (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) have another problem since the fi rst fi lm where a wild fraternity moved into the house next door. Now, the Radners want to sell their house, but prospective buyers may be scared off when a sorority, led by loose cannon Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz), takes over the old frat house. Eventually, the couple team up with their former enemy and former frat boy Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) to vanquish the sorority girls. Neighbors 2 is completely ridiculous with plot developments that strain credibility, but that really doesn't matter because this all plays out like a zany, fast and furious Tex Avery cartoon. The Radners and Sanders come up with one absurd plan to get rid of the sorority, then the sorority gets revenge, then the Radners get their revenge, and it just keeps going. I'm surprised that Acme products aren't involved here. Many of the jokes are in bad taste (One character says after drinking spiked punch, “We got Cosby-ed!”) but they are undeniably funny. And the movie moves at a fast pace and, at 92-minutes, doesn't wear out it's welcome. If you are in the mood for a simple, throw-away comedy, then Neighbors 2 fi ts the bill.

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TalesFromTheQuarter By TalesFromTheQuarter By Debbie Lindsay

Toss That Care to the Wind and the Water

n June 1, I will toss my seriously senior half-naked body into our neighborhood city pool (Stallings on Gentilly) in full view, under the harsh glare of an unforgiving sun- a view that has me a wee bit selfconscious. Swimming is a year-round, all-year-long pleasure for me. I am no stranger to being seen in limited clothing, but since last September at the Treme indoor pool, I have been in the company of women (and a few gentlemen) who are my age and older. Most of the women are what I would call “church ladies”. They are not there to pose and priss; they are serious about their water aerobics and swim classes (some are learning to swim for the first time). There’s a sense of community and camaraderie. The young lifeguards tease them as one might joke with their grandmother—humor and respect blend to make everyone relax and get on with the business of taking that grandmotherly weight off. It’s like watching a full gospel Sunday in Speedos with the lifeguard standing in for the choir director. Since I swim laps during this come-to-Jesus workout, I can fancy myself the more experienced swimmer, and even pretend to be younger and in better shape. Well, the other day I took a long look at myself in that locker room mirror and it wasn’t pretty. So far, these gracious women have never given me that scrutinizing glance that a younger woman might give. And the lifeguards know damn well not

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Line Cookin' Dogs Or Standing the Heat

e had fast hands, wet brains and wicked senses of humor; nothing was sacred except for the plate we were working on. We called ourselves "line cookin’ dogs", uniquely ourselves and overly underqualified for any semblance of a normal job or lifestyle. Somewhere, at a point between insanity and uncertainty, we’d gravitated to the only places that would employ us: food service establishments. We had started at the bottom, busting suds, chopping prep, and finally being trusted enough by Chef to hold down stations of chaos, heat, and rhythmic madness of our own. We preferred working night shifts; we liked staying up late and sleeping through mornings. We came in, dodging sunlight, on the run with hangovers and wisecracks, ready to confront an unsuspecting world. We took and gave out abuse throughout our entire shifts, then went out to claim our lustful places on our favorite barstools. This was before busy food, before “culinary politicians” cooked on food networks and “celebrity chefs” (that wouldn’t last a week in our clogs) created meals without breaking a sweat. Barring jail time, rehab or coming to our senses, it was expected that one day we would be in charge of our own kitchens. We looked up to our chefs or despised them, but never disrespected them (not to their faces). Our chefs were in charge because they had stared death in the face, fought their demons and emerged

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to because one of those women will haul their butts out the door if they even think about being disrespectful. So I felt safe in my sagging self—until now. That Speedo needs replacing immediately—fine for the indoor pool and its diffused and softer lighting, but now it has to go. But what about the thighs? YEAH THEY HAVE TO GO TOO. They used to be enviable. Now I can swim a mile, walk two, even three, and still not make that ﬂesh reshape itself into my youth. Just three years ago, my goal was to achieve Michelle Obama arms. And I got pretty damn close (if you allow for age, the employment of excellent lighting and a good mirror angle), but now I’ll be lucky to achieve a Bernie Sander’s buff. Nevertheless, my favorite swimming hole is re-opening for the summer and it is practically next door, and this convenience makes for the best workout plan. The greatest fitness club or pool is only great if you use it—and this NORDC (New Orleans Recreation Department Commission) pool is not only Olympic in size, it is outdoors and nothing beats swimming under a wide-open sky with tree and rooftops to frame the view. Also, it just feels more like summertime and all the memories the heat cooks up—those vacation months as a kid. They are an escape for me. NORDC offers much in the way of public pools and parks, and they also have the perk of being free. Yep, FREE. Certainly there is no price too high for good health and a good time, but FREE really works for my budget. For years, I belonged to a swim/fitness club at the Omni Royal Hotel in the French Quarter—and for those nearly 20 years, I enjoyed every penny I spent to swim in a rooftop pool with one of the best views in the city. Talk about some sky…and a river…and a historic city beneath. But one of the best things was strolling through the lobby and riding the elevator. There is something about a hotel, any hotel, which instantly recreates the vibe and memories of a vacation. For a brief moment while riding the elevator to the seventh ﬂoor, I was

on holiday—one of the tourists—and my work and everyday issues would vanish. Pools have always mesmerized me. Perhaps it’s the chlorine—it triggers every wonderful summer scent of my childhood memories. Or is it just the sense of being able to ﬂy? In the water no one is fat, no one is crippled, no one is clumsy; you simply, effortlessly glide and, well…ﬂy through the water. Maybe we are all drawn to this primal element. Or it just feels damn good. Despite the availability of swimming pools in New Orleans, I constantly find folks who have no idea that they can swim for free, and in most neighborhoods or darn close by. They are often surprised to know that they can swim without the crush of a thousand children (there are times set aside for adult lap swim). Some are surprised to find that NORDC pools offer swim classes for not only kids (very important), but also for adults. And don’t forget the water aerobics. And while checking for pool locations and schedules, I found (and was surprised) that, for example, the Treme Center offers piano lessons and dance: hip hop, ballet, Samba (dance and percussion), tap, folkloric dance and stilt walking. Even classes for sewing and painting. FEES MAY APPLY for some classes—but it’s NORDC, prices can’t be that high. Another thing I found out: too many women I know tell me they would love to swim but can’t be caught dead in a swimsuit in public. Come on ladies—if you think you don’t look good enough to wear a swimsuit, then perhaps it’s because you NEED to get in one and swim your body into shape. Trust me, thinking about the sorry state my body had sagged into has me ready to say “screw it” and change what I don’t like and enjoy the hell out of myself while getting into shape. So, see ya at Stallings this summer and back in the Treme come autumn. Now it is time to buy myself a fire engine red swimsuit and strut my good stuff. Take the dare: go to www.nordc.org and find a pool and a reason to have some fun.

vertically. Chefs held power over us; more master than manager. Wait staff was usually divided between lifers and those just passing through on their way to becoming actors, writers, musicians, and/or people who looked forward to a more responsible lifestyle, getting married, having kids. Their feet were held to the fire each lunch and dinner shift around crunch time- the infamous hour (or hours) of “the rush”. The rush was not a time for the faint of heart, slow of wit or weak of bladder, either in the kitchen or on “the floor”. The fragile were culled by their inability to handle busy times without becoming “weeded” or “in the weeds”- the term used when someone is in over their head and hopelessly lost in their timing, organization and minds. Have this situation occur a few times and the person is literally ready to throw in the towel. Rarely did we “dogs” show mercy to the weak, it just wasn’t done. To be frank, kitchen work is hot, sweaty, low-paying, thankless work. It’s work times 10 and if you can’t cut the mustard, you’re left in the dust and kicked curbwise. Miraculously, along the way, a few of us caught the fever and food became our lives; we became defined by our work and that’s when the fires really started getting hotter. We trained with enthusiasm; we took and quit jobs that led nowhere, padded our resumes, found mentors, went to school, read books, and emerged with attitude, passion, and a thirst for power. We became gang leaders, plain and simple. Keith Richards would have made a great chef. Being in charge is a circle of hell all its own. As the person in charge of employees that call you Chef, you have to get the most out of every warm body while fending off the bean counters who judge the bottom line and not the béarnaise, paraphrasing Moses and the commandments: “Thou shall make as much profit as humanly possible this month and then next month make more.” All the while, you have minions who, albeit a tad shy on experience,

have bills to pay and habits to support (laundry, rent). When it’s slow, you’re expected to cut someone’s hours; when it gets busy, you’re expected to work the line, shoulder to shoulder with someone who expects you to be able to do their job better than they can, and you do; and that’s the positive side. I learned to cook a chicken 200 different ways, filleted schools of fish, peeled fields of onions, shelled a ton of shrimp and opened a bed of oysters in my time. I have come to believe that there is no component of a meal that can possibly be made better by using a mix, except maybe Bisquick biscuits. I’ve kept and mastered cooking jobs in 20 nationalities and I haven’t scratched the surface of culinary knowledge. I’ve substituted ingredients from skate wings for scallops to pork tenderloin for veal cutlet. It’s hard to be humble once you’ve mastered lemon meringue pie, ciabatta and perfect sunny-side-up eggs. My mentor had a keg of beer in the walk-in refrigerator (PBR) just for the cooks. He made us listen to The Rolling Stones and Beethoven, he worked us 12 hours a day, six/seven days a week, and we loved it. He would greet us each morning by promising: “Today is the first day of the rest of your miserable f**king lives” and then fulfill that promise. We would do anything to out-cook him and never could. He is a culinary monster, wherever he is. He taught me that before I could be a success as a leader, I would have to master the art of being a follower. Katrina put a hold on my kitchen career when my job as the culinary director of a small cooking school here did not resurface. I figured that maybe, after 50 years of blood, sweat and beers, it was time for me to concentrate on the cookbook shop that I co-own and work to make a success of. Still, I cook every day— at home. I go into my kitchen, wash up, put on my apron and hone up my knife; I pick up an onion and go into my zone. Line cookin’ dog.

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Billy Blatty was all smiles at his Birthday Bash at Barcadia with girlfriend Cymphony De La Fuente.

3. Ally Reynolds and friends enjoyed a relaxing view at Fiya Fest.

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10. The Jose Cuervo girls were hits of the party at Carretta’s in Harahan on Cinco de Mayo.

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