1238 Baronne St. 523-8571

If you live in New Orleans and haven’t eaten at Uglesich’s yet, shame on you. That means you’ve never had a shrimp Uggie, a concoction of crushed red pepper, bell pepper, hot sauce and onion served with new potatoes. Then there’s the deep-fried shrimp and sausage patty topped with Creole mustard sauce. Uglesich’s closes during July, August and part of September. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. Cash only. $$

UPPERLINE
1413 Upperline St. 891-9822

www.upperline.com

Owner Jo Ann Clevenger’s 14th annual Garlic Festival runs from June to July, so get festive with the garlic-crusted fish with grilled leeks and mushrooms. Or, swing into summer with the spicy shrimp, jalapeno cornbread and aioli. And for fun, why not a garlic dessert? Try the Haagen-Dazs vanilla with honey-poached garlic sauce. Upperline’s wine list recently won the Wine Spectator award. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations recommended. Credit cards. $$

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