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NAPOLEON HOUSE BAR & CAFÉ
500 Chartres St. 524-9752
A muffaletta and a Pimm’s Cup in the courtyard dining area of this longtime French Quarter establishment is one way to get to the heart – and belly – of our fair city. Napoleon House’s version of the traditional sandwich is heated so that the flavors blend. The slow-roasted duck breast is a more highbrow selection, served with Creole polenta and Louisiana fig glaze. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
NAUTICAL
7708 Maple St. 866-7504
The nautical motif and paraphernalia reflect dishes like diver scallops baked in their shells with soy sauce and lemongrass, served with Asian slaw. Chef-owner Eric Bay’s broad repertoire pops up in less fishy dishes, such as his signature herb roasted duckling bathed in a Merlot reduction with rosemary garlic mashed potatoes. Set sail initially with a creamy appetizer of crabmeat and Brie, served with toast points made from housemade rosemary bread. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NEW CITY DINER
828 Gravier St. 522-8198
1340 Poydras St. 561-0061
The New City folks have been catering to the CBD crowd for a decade now, and the long lines bear testimony to their skill at vanquishing appetites. At either location, look for plate lunches like fried catfish pecan, stewed chicken over rice or grilled tomato-basil tuna. For breakfast, there are bacon and eggs for traditionalists, breakfast burritos for those who prefer a newer cuisine and gourmet coffee for everyone. Breakfast and lunch weekdays. No reservations. Credit cards. $
NEW HARVEST MARKET
7457 St. Charles Ave. 314-9400
New Harvest Market has all kinds of salads from Greek to fruit, but that’s not all. They also have burritos made to order and 20 different platters every day, like fresh grilled salmon with Dijon dill sauce, whole roasted chicken with tarragon, and spinach lasagna. An array of pasta, meat, fish, and grocery items leave no gourmet stone unturned. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW ORLEANS FOOD AND SPIRITS
210 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 828-2220
2330 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 362-0800 neworleansfood.com
By design, the name of this pair of eateries leaves little to the imagination. Cocktails abound, and the menu is full of classic Louisiana dishes, with some interesting interpretations thrown in to make it unique. The crawfish corn soup tempts many, but save room for the pasta Lafayette: angel hair pasta and rich shrimp cream sauce served with fried catfish, softshell crab or grilled tuna steak. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Thursday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER AND SEAFOOD CO.
817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-8580
1005 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 734-1122
6920 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-1272
The burgers and sandwiches might be served plain, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t tasty. Choose your own condiments from the remarkable Lagniappe bar, where you will find every possible topping for your plate. Seafood specials change regularly but always offer hearty portions at affordable prices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS NET CAFÉ AT THE CAC
900 Camp St. (Contemporary Arts Center) 523-0990
Plug in, surf and sip in the modern comforts of the CAC’s cafe, which boasts free Internet access, a full bar and sleek decor. Pastries such as cookies, cinnamon rolls and scones are imported from various bakeries around the city, while paninis and the grilled chicken salad on mixed greens with walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette are prepared on site. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner during CAC night events. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW YORK PIZZA
208 N. Carrollton Ave. 482-2376
5201 Magazine St. 891-2376
New York Pizza’s two branches do a capable job at the monumental task of bringing thin-crust pizza down to the Big Easy. Along the way, they make their own sauces and dough from scratch. The Manhattan pizza is a Mediterranean descendent, with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and garlic; olive oil, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and spinach make up the Queens. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily at Magazine Street location; lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday on Carrollton Avenue. Credit cards. $
NEXT DOOR BAR ’N’ GRILL
3941 Houma Blvd., Metairie 454-6266
Live entertainment on the weekends is an added plus at this bar and grill next door to East Jefferson General Hospital. For eats, order the 8-ounce ribeye steak with house sauce, fries and a tossed green salad ($7.99 each or two for $14.99). A lightly seasoned and grilled tilapia fillet is served with rice pilaf, green beans and salad. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
NINJA
8115 Jeannette St. 866-1119
Ninja hopes to move to its new (and nearby) location at 8433 Oak St. sometime in June. And yes, it will still be a house, but this time a two-story house with bar downstairs and dining upstairs. And the sushi’s coming with them, including the popular rainbow roll. Dessert offerings include the deep-fried tempura ice cream (try the mango). No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE
4308 Magazine St. 894-9797
Uptown’s answer to the Keswani family’s Taj Mahal in Metairie, Nirvana offers a lunch buffet priced at $6.95, which includes six entrees (four of them vegetarian), soup, salad, rice, naan, an appetizer and dessert. Off the menu in the cool, blue and gold dining room, try the malai kebab of chicken marinated in cream cheese and yogurt with spices and cooked in the tandoor ovens. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
NOLA
534 St. Louis St. 522-6652
www.emerils.com
Not in line with the opulence of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s other two haunts, the always-crowded, always-lively French Quarter location is decidedly funkier. Alongside Emeril’s trademark Creole dishes of turtle soup au sherry and crabcakes come interesting departures like exotic pizzas from the wood oven. One example packs smoked duck, crimini mushrooms, roasted peppers, Brie and white truffle essence. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NUVOLARI’S
246 Gerard St., Mandeville 626-5619
Mandeville’s boating and oenophile crowd loves to sit at the gorgeous mahogany bar, or in the dimly lit dining room, and swab rosemary bread through roasted garlic in olive oil. Check out the nightly specials for many innovative creations, which keep regulars interested after they’ve tried everything else on the menu of Nuvolari Italian-inspired classics. The crabmeat ravioli is the hands-down favorite, coated in pesto cream sauce or olive oil. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
O’HENRY’S
301 Baronne St. 522-5242
634 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9741
8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 461-9840
3020 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-9383
1375 Gause Blvd., Slidell 646-1600
710 Terry Pkwy., Gretna 433-4111
O’Henry’s offers good old American-style bar and grill cuisine. Along with the standard bar food are new additions to the menu. They include a barbecue shrimp egg roll appetizer and the "shrimp on piggyback" composed of eight large shrimp wrapped in bacon, batter-fried and drizzled with meuniere sauce. Delivery available at lunch from Uptown and CBD locations. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
ODYSSEY GRILL
2037 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-5775
www.odysseygrill.com
It’s been almost a year since the Odyssey Grill made the journey to Metairie Road, and they couldn’t be happier. A healthy, summery entree is the marinated and grilled whole fish of the day, served – head and all – with a medley of vegetables. Another choice, the rack of lamb, is baked briefly and then basted with red wine marinade over an open grill. Reservations recommended. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
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