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CAFÉ ARABESQUE
211 Lasalle St. 524-6455
The Apple A Day couldn’t keep closing away ... so a former nurse took up the slack. The result is an exciting coffee and lunch spot downtown near all the medical schools and hospitals. Cafe Arabesque specializes in Middle Eastern foods like hummus and falafel, as well as Mediterranean and Latin flavors. The neighborhood medical professionals will be happy to read about the coffees and espresso drinks. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch weekdays; tapas until 6 p.m. Fridays. Credit cards and checks. $
CAFÉ ATCHAFALAYA
901 Louisiana Ave. 891-5271
This Irish Channel neighborhood joint draws regulars from all over the city with its gourmet Southern food. The staff is particularly proud of Chef John’s Creole crabcakes with Choron sauce. Jumbo stuffed softshell crab, chicken ’n dumplings, country fried steak and grilled fish with cilantro provide more fodder for the hungry. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and brunch weekends, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ BUON GIORNO
830 Third St., Gretna 363-9111
4 Canal St. (Harrah’s Casino) 533-6000
At both locations, cooks at Cafe Buon Giorno bake the bread fresh daily. Pizza dough, sauces and sausages also are made from scratch. Speaking of which, try the Italian sausage pasta with marinara sauce. The classic lasagna, shrimp Alfredo and pasta with spinach and artichokes also make for a buon giorno. Delivery available at Gretna location. No reservations. Lunch weekdays in Gretna, lunch and dinner daily inside Harrah’s. Credit cards and checks. $
CAFÉ D’CAPPUCCINO
4041 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-2299
Although a long of list of coffee interpretations dominates the menu, Café D’Cappucino offers much more. The health conscious can stay lean and mean with choices of grilled chicken or tuna salads, or a traditional club sandwich with spicy guacamole. But sweet lovers will rejoice over the candy-flavored coffees that include Snickers and Almond Joy varieties. The Italian and cream sodas are always a hit in the heat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
CAFÉ DU MONDE
800 Decatur St. 587-0833
You might have made too many trips to the French Quarter with out-of-town guests, but make beignets a treat for yourself the next time you’re hankering for a midnight sweet fix. Surely you know this, but Cafe du Monde’s cafe au lait sets the high bar for coffee standards in the city. And it’s not bad iced, either. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Cash only. $
CAFÉ DEGAS
3127 Esplanade Ave. 945-5635
The name gives it away: Café Degas is French at heart and has an artsy vibe all around ... with a pecan tree jutting through its center. Get into it with the terrine of pork, chicken liver, brandy, currants and thyme. Follow up with the fennel-crusted drum served with haricots verts, carrots and crawfish sauce Nantua. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday, dinner nightly, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ DIBLASI
1801-4 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna 361-3106
The current owners of Café DiBlasi are in the third generation of restaurant industry professionals. This means they’ve had plenty of years to perfect the family’s many longtime recipes. Crabcakes are topped with shrimp and a spicy cream sauce, while the tournedos a la DiBlasi are sauced with porcini cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ GIOVANNI
117 Decatur St. 529-2154
Chef Duke LoCicero is well known for innovative nightly specials, but standard menu items also make the grade. Pasta Gambino is a toss of penne with rock shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes in a cheesy sauce. His tournedos New Orleans are served with portobellos, fried green tomatoes and sweet potato grits. Catch opera performances on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings; piano music on Thursdays. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ GUMBOLAYA
1000 N. Peters St. 523-7418
People-watching opportunities abound here on one of the French Quarter’s best patios. Café Gumbolaya’s secret recipe for blackened shrimp is one worth trying to discover. Those not wanting to limit their tastings here should select the Cajun sampler of blackened shrimp, fried oysters and crawfish cakes served on three sauces: Florentine, remoulade and a white lemon butter. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ HOLA!
137 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-HOLA (4652)
It’s a fiesta at Cafe Hola on Tuesday nights when pitchers of Margaritas go for half the regular price. Try the puffy quesadilla filled with chicken, peppers and cheese served with refried beans and Mexican rice; crawfish enchiladas with asadero cheese are topped with green chile sauce. Another favorite at this new Mid-City spot is the variety of homemade salsas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFÉ INDO
216 N. Carrollton Ave. 488-0444
In operation for just five months, this little French-Asian cafe in Mid-City is quickly making a name for itself. With a quick glance at the menu, it’s easy to see why. Diners love the nems – Vietnamese-style miniature spring rolls, filled with pork and chicken and all the trimmings, with a spicy citrus sauce for dipping. For an entree, the sweet soy salmon with lemon grass beurre blanc sounds delightful. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wednesday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ LATTE
2324 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-6343
The folks at Café Latte welcome food requests and are equipped to accommodate the most far-out dietary needs. To start, they offer a wide array of sugar-free desserts. If salads are all you seek, look no further than the chef-style salad with chicken, Provolone, egg, blue cheese, bacon and heaps of veggies. Chicken fajitas are rolled in flour or whole wheat tortillas and served with an innovative side salad. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CAFÉ LUNA
802 Nashville St. 269-2444
Perched in arguably one of Uptown’s finest people-watching intersections, the shaded porch of Café Luna is ideal for students jolting themselves awake with coffee on study binges, or neighborhood patrons enjoying a reprieve from the sun with an herbal iced tea. Inside the dark-wood, old-fashioned coffeehouse, pastries and sandwiches are served up with espresso drinks and loose-leaf teas. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CAFÉ MARIGNY
1913 Royal St. 945-4472
www.cafemarigny.com
With decor that is uniquely both chic and romantic, the high ceilings and golden glow interior provide this gourmet bistro with an appropriate vibe. An eclectic menu accented with an Asian flair, its dishes are among the most ambitious in the city. A standout selection is the seafood risotto with jumbo Gulf shrimp, crawfish and black mussels. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch weekends. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ MASPERO
601 Decatur St. 523-6250
For fast food with a touch of love in the French Quarter, give Café Maspero a go. They make their own olive salad for the mighty muffalettas, for example, and a mean homemade beef chili. Although sandwiches account for the bulk of the menu, Maspero also serves French onion soup and hot New Orleans dishes like red beans with rice and fried seafood platters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
CAFÉ RANI
2917 Magazine St. 895-2500
COFFEE RANI
234-A Lee Lane, Covington 893-6158
Hwy. 190, Pontchartrain Square, Mandeville 674-0560
The Garden District location recently featured a major expansion of its dining menu to enjoy in the courtyard. Selections of veal, salmon and lamb chops now accompany the longtime favorite Big Bold Salads. At this location, you can now savor live jazz on Friday nights and Sunday brunch. The Northshore locations offer only counter service but serve the same gourmet teas and coffees, such as Blue-Eyes teas and the Guatemalan blend coffee. No reservations. Breakfast weekdays, brunch weekends, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFÉ ROMA
435 Wall Blvd., Gretna 392-2315
1901 Sophie Wright Place 524-2419
2026 Metairie Road, Metairie 833-7662
3340 Bienville St. 827-2300
Gourmet pizzas, salads and casual Italian-style fare characterize the menus at Café Roma’s many local branches. Split a monstrous salad or sandwich with a friend, like the hefty grilled chicken Caesar salad. Or, go for an exotic pizza or pasta. The spinach pizza is topped off with sauteed greens, fresh garlic, feta cheese, onions and mushrooms. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ SBISA
1011 Decatur St. 522-5565
www.cafesbisa.com
The century-long tradition of classic Creole-Cajun fare at Cafe Sbisa is going strong. Shrimp remoulade with fried green tomatoes and trout Eugene topped with seafood are two of the restaurant’s signature dishes. The old dining room is an elegant setting for the local favorite Sunday champagne brunch. And even the smallest parties are invited to dine on the balcony, the patio or in a private dining room. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CAFÉ VOLAGE
720 Dublin St. 861-4227
It’s a little off the beaten path, tucked away in Uptown near River Road, but many of life’s treasures take some effort to find. Once you get there, grilled salmon Florentine will be waiting for you, as will osso buco served with fettuccine Alfredo. Frugal gourmands will appreciate the early-bird menu offered Monday through Thursday. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch and dinner Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$$
CAFÉ ZEN
2112 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna 393-2293
The owners of Mid-City’s Kanpai and Uptown’s Hana are responsible for this West Bank sushi house. You’ll find your favorite rolls, sashimi and tempura on the cafe’s menu. As an unlikely appetizer, try the Zen combination of warm sake with the complementary flavors of the cold Chinmi plate: shellfish and fish both raw and fermented in a uniquely Japanese presentation. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CAFFE! CAFFE!
4301 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 885-4845
3900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville 727-4222
While its name screams out to your coffee cravings, there is much more offered at both locations. Two full-time bakers keep the stores stocked with fresh desserts, baked goods and cakes. And the substantial Roquefort salad – piled up with bacon, egg, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese and blue cheese vinaigrette – will silence any stomach. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner weekdays, breakfast and lunch Saturdays, beverage bar only Sunday. Credit cards. $
CAJUN MIKE’S PUB N’ GRUB
166 Baronne St. 566-0055
Open since last summer, Cajun Mike’s is making deals during happy hour on Wednesdays with $1 appetizers and drinks. On the grub end, Mike whips up daily specials like his "award-winning" chili, elk burgers and boiled Louisiana crawfish. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $
CAMELLIA GRILL
626 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9573
If you’re a member of the NOPD, you eat free. If not, you have to pay, but at least you’re safe. Even late night, you could find a counter worker rapping as he takes your order. Big personality extends to big slices of chocolate pecan pie flipped on the griddle and topped with vanilla ice cream, or burger buns that glisten from the cook’s buttery fingers. Other best bets: chili cheese fries, stacked Reubens and chocolate freezes. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $
CANNON’S
4141 St. Charles Ave. 891-3200
197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna (Oakwood Mall) 364-1047
www.cannonsrestaurant.com
A popular gathering place on both banks of the Mississippi River, Cannon’s offers carefully grilled fresh fish daily, like mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and salmon. For lighter fare, try the tuna Caesar salad. Cannon’s offers banquet facilities and can accommodate wedding rehearsal dinners, graduation celebrations and other special occasions. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CARMELO RISTORANTE
541 Decatur St. 586-1414
www.ristorantecarmelo.com
Where Italian food is concerned, homemade pasta makes all the difference. But before you sample one of Carmelo’s 20 pasta dishes, try the antipasto appetizer, a choice of seven marinated salads with an array of Italian meats and cheeses. The house special ravioli are stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp and topped with aurora sauce. Sip a Brunello or Chianti off the 100-percent Italian wine list on the balcony while you eat. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CARMINE’S ITALIAN SEAFOOD & GRILL
4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-7904
Anything drenched in Carmine’s Bucktown crawfish cream sauce is sure to win your table’s taste contest. The paneed veal served with angel hair pasta and tomato sauce on the side, for example, is a house favorite. And the white chocolate bread pudding is Carmine’s No. 1 bestseller. The Creole-Italian menu is heavy on fresh seafood, a tribute to its Bucktown roots. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch weekdays and Sunday, dinner nightly. Credit cards and checks. $$
CARRETA’S GRILL
1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville 727-7212
LA CARRETA
108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond 419-9990
The hottest items on the menu here are fajitas: a choice of beef, chicken or shrimp accompanied by sizzling bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, and served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas. Chile rellenos are whole poblano chiles stuffed with cheese and beef, chicken or shrimp before they’re batter-fried and served up with ranchero sauce and guacamole salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CASA GARCIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 464-0354
Diners have a range of options from traditional Mexican food to newer innovations. On Sundays, Casa Garcia holds a Family Fiesta dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where $9.50 for adults ($4.75 for children) gives you free access to all the enchiladas, tamales, tacos, flautas, guacamole, rice and beans you can eat. Delivery on 15 orders or more. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CASA TEQUILA
3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-5423
True to its name, Casa Tequila has a large selection of the premium libations. But the food is equally intoxicating, all with a Tex-Mex flavor. Standards include tacos filled with beef that has been marinated and shredded, cilantro and diced jalapenos. Fajitas come with beef, chicken or shrimp with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses on three types of tortillas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CASABLANCA RESTAURANT
3030 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-2209
www.kosherneworleans.com
This bastion of Moroccan cuisine in Metairie features authentic all-kosher cooking, like the flavorful couscous plate and chicken Bastilla Casablanca. Chef Linda Waknin has some summer specialties up her sleeve, like the mango salad, and heartier appetites will want to try the spicy meat in phyllo dough, served with sesame sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Thursday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CAVALLINO
1500 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-9866
Neighborhood students dig the gourmet pizzas, in-house or delivered, topped with tasty tidbits like fresh Italian sausage, artichoke hearts and feta cheese. Build your own or choose a Cavallino gourmet specialty, like the Pizza Con Gli Spinaci with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and feta. Or, pick a classic Italian entree like the eggplant alla parmigiana. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CC’S GOURMET COFFEEHOUSE
701 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-1449
3647 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 454-1200
1452 Louisiana Ave. 899-1866
900 Jefferson Ave. 891-4969
2917 Magazine St. 891-2115
2800 Esplanade Ave. 482-9865
941 Royal St. 581-6996
630 S. Carrollton Ave. 865-0027
528 St. Peter St. 571-1044
1597 Gause Blvd., Slidell 641-3177
www.ccscoffee.com
All of Community Coffee’s exclusive blends are available at these cool, casual haunts. Other tastes are added upon request, including the creamy frozen Mochassippi. Grab a snack on the go from the selection of croissants, quiches, scones and muffins. Seductive desserts include a red velvet cake with nut-studded cream cheese frosting. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards, checks. $
CEDAR’S LEBANESE RESTAURANT
117 S. Rampart St. 525-4063
Chef-owner Suad Skaikay fixes up Middle Eastern specialties with understated flair at Cedar’s, in menu favorites like falafel sandwiches with tahini sauce. The fragrant seasoned grape leaves wrapped around ground beef and rice are Cedar’s staples, and fresh tomatoes and scallions help make a lively tabouleh salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CELLARS OF RIVER RIDGE
1801 Dickory St., River Ridge 734-8455
The Friday wine tastings open to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. are a good excuse to check out the selection of more than 2,000 wines, as well as spirits, sodas and gourmet food items at Cellars. One of the favored wraps is a hot tortilla wrapped around blackened chicken, green onions, bell peppers and cheddar cheese. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CENTROAMERICANA
3507 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 455-7722
The Latin American music playing in the background will draw you in, and the succulent offerings of South and Central American fare will keep you coming back. Start lunch with an appetizer of eggs scrambled with chorizo sausage and served with marinated cabbage. The drink menu is brimming with tamarind, guanabana and other juices. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Tuesday. Credit cards and checks. $
CHARLEY G’S SEAFOOD GRILL
111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-6408
www.charleygs.com
Smoked duck and andouille gumbo is an all-time favorite at Charley G’s. The Metairie crowd also seems to favor peppery blue point crabcakes folded around a thick bechamel sauce. If you’re into edible flowers, how about a chocolate tulip? This signature dessert is an almond brittle shell dipped in chocolate and filled with white chocolate almond mousse. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Saturday, champagne brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CHARLIE’S DELI
515 Harrison Ave. 486-1766
Charlie’s Deli is no baloney! High-quality deli meats like corned beef and peppered beef have lured Lakeview locals in at lunchtime for more than a dozen years. They also come for New Orleans classics like fried seafood po-boys and platters. Try the local classic French fry po-boy, with or without roast beef debris and hot brown gravy. Desserts include classics like peanut butter pie, pecan pie and carrot cake. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Checks and cash. $
CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE
4510 Dryades St. 895-9705
Very informal and neighborhood friendly, Charlie’s Steak House is 1970 revisited. Besides the beef, Charlie’s is known to serve stellar au gratin potatoes, fried onion rings and blue cheese dressing. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CHATEAU CAFÉ
3501 Chateau Blvd., Kenner 465-9444
139 Robert E. Lee Blvd. 286-1777
Though stocked with fresh coffees and pastries, these two neighborhood hangouts go far beyond the normal cafe offerings. The smoked turkey salad features turkey rolled in baby Swiss with chopped walnuts and sliced apples over a bed of Romaine lettuce (raspberry walnut vinaigrette is the suggested dressing). Cool off with the white chocolate almond shiver, a frozen vanilla ice cream concoction with secret ingredients (you’ll have to guess). No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
CHEVY’S FRESH MEX
1325 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 469-5657
1201 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 368-2100
www.chevysfreshmex.com
Fish may not be what people think of as traditional Mexican fare, but at Chevy’s, the chef will prepare it in tacos with fuego seasoning, or grilled whole over mesquite and served in a sizzling skillet with beans, rice and guacamole. Best of all, everything is prepared fresh daily on the premises. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CHEZ NOUS CHARCUTERIE
5701 Magazine St. 899-7303
Chez Nous is Magazine Street’s gourmet-to-go and custom catering central, offering an ever-changing menu of inspired eats to take back to chez vous. Call anytime to get on the mailing list for current selections. Recent options include asparagus and lobster quiche, crabmeat bisque and a smoked pork tenderloin sandwich. The small yellow house also stocks a variety of wines and specialty food products. Delivery available. Lunch and early dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CHINA BLOSSOM
1801 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna 361-4598
With a seafood slant to many Asian specialties, China Blossom has been cooking up something special for more than 12 years. The Tong Cho oysters, fried whole trout and grilled shrimp always please. From the special’s menu, try the softshell crab topped with crawfish tails and smothered in a ginger garlic sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. $$
CHINA ROSE
125 Robert E. Lee Blvd. 283-280
Metairie residents "in the know" know about China Rose, a welcoming spot for those seeking traditional Chinese and Szechuan dishes that are fresh and wallet friendly. On Monday nights, all 23 of their lunch specials are served at lunch prices. China Rose also offers a wide range of sugar-busting dishes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CHINESE’S CHINESE
8128 Oak St. 861-9724
The name doesn’t say it all at this quaint Uptown spot. Of course, the kitchen emphasizes unique and fresh ingredients in their preparation of classic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. But a much wider variety is offered as well, including the popular black pepper shrimp, filet and tilapia entrees. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner nightly. Credit cards and checks. $
CHRISTIAN’S
3835 Iberville St. 482-4924
www.neworleansrestaurants.com/christians
No one can argue that a church built in 1914 is one of the most unusual locations for a restaurant. And few would deny that Christian’s has a reputation for providing one of Mid-City’s select dining experiences. A Christian’s signature dish involves pork tenderloin stuffed with andouille, artichoke and cornbread dressing; another, the shrimp Marigny, is a saute with pearl onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CHURROS CAFÉ
3100 Kingman St., Ste. 104, Metairie 885-6516
If you’re in the mood for meaty Cuban fare – simple, hearty and tasty – step into this Metairie cafe and check out the thinly sliced steak fried Cuban-style with grilled onion. The roast pork is dressed with special Cuban seasonings before it’s served up with black beans, rice and salad. Finish with the namesake sugar-cinnamon treat. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
CIRO’S COTE SUD
7918 Maple St. 866-9551
A charming transport to Provence, this Uptown gem off the beaten path welcomes you with outstanding service and hooks you with its cuisine. Start off with moules gratinees, mussels baked in garlic, parsley and butter sauce; follow them with Cornish hen wrapped with bacon and served with vegetable flan. Great pizza selections are available as well. Reservations accepted. Dinner nightly. Cash or checks only. $$
CLANCY’S
6100 Annunciation St. 895-1111
Far off the well-worn path of tourists is Clancy’s, a lively New Orleans favorite tucked away in Uptown. Choosing from a Creole-inspired menu, regulars crave the oysters with Brie and the smoked softshell crabs in meuniere sauce. Risotto with lobster is another fine seafood dish. The peppermint-stick ice cream for dessert is a tasty final tribute to your meal. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
CLOVER GRILL
900 Bourbon St. 598-1010
They serve their food with attitude at the Clover Grill. The 24-hour breakfasts are whoppers, including pork chops and chicken-fried steaks served with eggs, hash browns or grits, toast and jelly. The burgers (the bacon, mushroom and cheese versions) are made with fresh USDA ground beef to start. Then they are finished under an American-made hubcap. Try a fried egg on top, especially right before bed. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
COFFEE & COMPANY
800 Harrison Ave. 488-8946
1515 Poydras St. 522-3335
Obviously, both locations are coffee shops. With a different specialty coffee featured daily (like the mega-popular Southern Pecan blend), the javas are for many the main attraction. But the kitchen is hard to ignore, serving seafood pasta with shrimp, crab and crawfish in a cheese sauce, chicken and sausage jambalaya and a variety of breakfast items. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch weekdays at Poydras St. location; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at Harrison Avenue location. Credit cards and checks. $
COFFEE BEAN EUROPEAN CAFÉ
3244 Severn Ave., Metairie 456-9870
Showcasing one of the most eclectic menus around, this Metairie cafe appeals to many. For lunch, a daily hot plate special is available; red beans and rice and spaghetti and meatballs are often featured. Dieters crave the guilt-free cinnamon rolls, and a variety of vegetable and sugar-free items abound. On Friday, sushi is rolled fresh. For the summer, the ice-blended mocha is a beat-the-heat treat. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COFFEE COTTAGE
2559 Metairie Road, Metairie 833-3513
5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan 818-0051
www.coffeecottage.com
Best known for the crawfish bread that has become part of Jazz Fest legend, both locations have plenty more in store. They bake their breads from scratch, so the focaccia club is always fresh, as is the popular California turkey wrap of turkey, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, pepper jack cheese and tomato. Cap off your experience with the famed white chocolate bread pudding. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
COFFEE COVE
3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie 780-9445
This Metairie cove continues its trend towards more gourmet and health food selections with new items added seemingly everyday. Start your day off right with the Work Out Omelet of egg whites, turkey and green onions. Or, try the granola parfait of homemade cranberry almond granola and vanilla yogurt served with a fresh fruit salad. Specialty coffees and pastries are still available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
COME BACK INN II
3826 Williams Blvd., Kenner 433-1623
8016 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie 467-8316
107 Carroll Wood, LaPlace
"Come inn" might be the more appropriate greeting for many of you, but no matter. These friendly joints put together some real fine eats: pastas, seafood, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and housemade sausage. In short, the secret to this unpretentious little joint’s 30 years of success is simply doing what they do best: solid New Orleans specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
COMMANDER’S PALACE
1403 Washington Ave. 899-8221
www.commanderspalace.com
This aqua-blue Garden District mansion is home to one of the dining experiences that helped make New Orleans cuisine internationally famous. The Brennan’s provide Southern hospitality with a reputation for impeccable service, while the menu holds true to the classics that have made Commander’s an institution. On Sundays, sip a Bloody Mary with Commander’s pepper sauce, pickled vegetables and frozen vodka to a little live Dixieland Jazz at brunch. Reservations required. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
COMMON GROUNDS
335 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna 227-2200
Quaint and cheery in Gretna’s Historic District, Common Grounds gets your day started right with specialty coffees, espressos, cappuccinos and pastries. Lunch and dinner satisfy as well, with hefty burgers and specialty sandwiches like the hot Honey P. Long with honey-baked ham, Monterey Jack cheese and creamy vinaigrette on olive bread. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COOP’S PLACE
1109 Decatur St. 525-9053
Though a favorite home of late-night French Quarter revelers, Coop’s avoids the stale trappings of standard bar food, offering a menu of Cajun classics and inventive dishes. Popular starters are fried alligator nuggets and the smoked ducked quesadilia, and the spicy seafood gumbo and the crispy fried chicken with a side of red beans and rice always seem to satisfy. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $
COPELAND’S
1001 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 733-7843
1337 Gause Blvd., Slidell 643-0001
1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 364-1575
4338 St. Charles Ave. 897-2325
7001 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 831-3437
www.alcopeland.com
Chicken king Al Copeland breaks out three sizzling specials this summer. Try Copeland’s wood-grilled chicken with yams, served with caramelized onions and roasted pecans and homemade Worchestershire sauce. Then spoon into Copeland’s famous bananas Foster, a signature golden brown biscuit filled with vanilla bean ice cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Reservations recommended. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$
COPELAND’S CHEESECAKE BISTRO
2001 St. Charles Ave. 593-9955
The latest jewel in the Copeland crown located on The Avenue is hard to miss. The new design houses a selection that runs the gamut of American fare. The barbecue shrimp linguine is a popular crowd-pleaser, as are several options of wood-oven fired gourmet pizzas. Wraps, burgers and pastas round out the menu. No reservations on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CORKY’S RIBS & BAR-B-Q
4243 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 887-5000
It might sound quirky, but even vegetarians can compose a real meal from the selection at Corky’s. Try the baked potato stuffed with veggies and honey mustard sauce, a Caesar salad, or pasta Alfredo. For those who like barbecue joints for what they do best, Memphis-style ribs are served wet or dry, and the pulled pork is Corky’s specialty. Eat in the full service dining room or drive through for take-out. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CORNER CAFÉ
3316 Green Acres Road, Metairie 454-1008
Let the address set the tone at this family-owned and operated gem. Cozy in with a seafood platter for two featuring two cups of gumbo, two salads, stuffed jalapeno peppers, onion rings, crab balls, hush puppies, shrimp, popcorn shrimp, oysters, catfish and two baby softshell crabs. The house favorite po-boy features shreds of home-cooked roast beef and all its juices. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
THE CORNER OYSTER BAR
500 St. Peter St. 522-2999
This fun hangout next to Jackson Square is an ideal stop for a dozen raw ones and a beer or tasty frozen cocktail, but you’ll want to linger for the po-boys, boiled crawfish and other local favorites. Conquer your appetite with the Taste of New Orleans: a platter of shrimp etouffee, gumbo, red beans and rice, and jambalaya. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COTTAGE CAFÉ
423 10th St., Gretna 366-2233
The 140-year-old cottage sets a quaint setting for a variety of menu selections cooked to order – and to your specifications if you have special needs. Go for the grilled chicken breast topped with andouille and Creole cream sauce, or medallions of eggplant with shrimp and mirliton dressing and a cream-based oyster sauce. Both are served with pasta bordelaise; all dinners include salad. Catering available. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
COUNTRY FLAME
620 Iberville St. 522-1138
Specializing in Mexican, Spanish and Cuban specialties, this restaurant burns bright with Latin American-inspired cuisine in the Quarter. Although you’ll find a variety of tacos, sandwiches, pizzas and desserts, the management recommends marinated shrimp served fajita-style with onions, bell peppers, refried beans, yellow rice, guacamole and homemade salsa. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COURT OF TWO SISTERS
613 Royal St. 522-7261
www.courtoftwosisters.com
Boasting one of the French Quarter’s most alluring courtyards, Court of Two Sisters offers their famed jazz brunch not just on Sundays; rather, the sounds of live jazz fill your morning meal seven days a week. Items on the brunch buffet range from made-to-order omelettes to duck a l’orange. The dinner menu is traditional Creole, including their popular crawfish Louise. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
CRAZY JOHNNIE’S CAFÉ & BAR
3520 18th St. 887-6641
www.crazyjohnnies.com
A side order of Crazy Johnnie’s original Crazy Potatoes is practically a meal in itself – new potatoes mashed with butter and a special blend of spices. Those special spuds are a great complement to entrée specials like the crawfish Johnny, a plate of crawfish sauteed with onions and mushrooms, served in a cream sauce over rice. Standbys include filet mignon grilled to order and barbecue shrimp. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Monday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
CREOLA
2891 Hwy. 190, Mandeville 727-4336
If you have a good thing, why not flaunt it? Creola offers its signature 15-oz. smoked prime rib daily, served with horseradish cream mayonnaise, a twice-baked potato and a salad. On Sundays it’s only $13.95. Then again, how about some of those Creole stuffed shrimp with French fries and apple-pecan cole slaw? Reservations for parties of eight or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE
527 Decatur St. 522-0571
These people are serious about beer, no doubt, and the kitchen at this French Quarter brewhouse is catching up. For a variation on the club sandwich – served with housemade potato chips – check out the stack of fried oysters coated in oats, spinach, avocado, radishes, tomato, sauerkraut and Canadian bacon. There’s also the Louisiana crabmeat with corn rolled into a tortilla and served with Brie sauce and pineapple salsa. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CRESCENT CITY STEAKHOUSE
1001 N. Broad St. 821-3271
Owned and operated by the Vojkovich family at this location for 66 years, Crescent City is a dependable dining experience of filet, porterhouse, T-bone, strip or ribeye steaks. This Mid-City steakhouse – with its neon signage, ceramic-tile interior and discreet dining booths – offers a quiet meal of sizzling steaks and side-dish favorites such as au gratin potatoes, Lyonnaise potatoes and spinach au gratin. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
CROISSANT D’OR PATISSERIE
617 Ursulines Ave. 524-4663
European in its style, menu and attitude, Croissant D’Or is a favorite relaxation spot of lower Quarter residents. Enjoy the casual elegance inside or out in the courtyard, sipping an espresso and sampling one of the many specialty croissants. Two soups du jour, seafood gumbo and chicken noodle soup are available, as are an assortment of other French pastries. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
CRYSTAL ROOM
833 Poydras St. (La Pavillon Hotel) 581-3111
www.lapavillonhotel.com
The smorgasbord lunches can be quick and convenient, but the setting at this hotel restaurant is as opulent as its named suggests. In the evening, begin with mango barbecue shrimp or crawfish cakes; graduate to main courses like grilled salmon with pesto cream in puff pastry, or tenderloin tips marinated and slowly cooked in vintage Burgundy wine over noodles. Reservations recommended for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CUCO’S
1300 Gause Blvd., Slidell 641-4706
1340 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-3322
2000 SW Railroad Ave., Hammond 345-2634
2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 393-7766
3038 W. Park Ave. (Southland Mall Shopping Center), Houma 868-0800
5048 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 454-5005
Affordable Mexican cuisine and great drink specials characterize all Cuco’s locations. Lunch specials like chile rellenos and fajitas are steals; shop the bargain dinner combination platters, like the Medical – a rolled chicken breast with spinach filling over rice with two cheese enchiladas, Salsa Especial and sauteed vegetables. Thursdays offer three-for-one margaritas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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