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SPRING RESTAURANT
GUIDE
2003
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL
721 Common St. 558-0830
This unpretentious and friendly CBD spot offers a variety of burritos, nachos, tacos and quesadillas. Things really get hopping during Friday happy hour, with two-for-one tequila shots. If you have a hankering for a full entree, try the garlic-sauteed shrimp, or the beer-battered catfish served over Spanish rice. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Thursday and Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
NAPOLEON HOUSE CAFE
500 Chartres St. 524-9752
The European Cafe located in the Napoleon House is a playful tribute to the Bonaparte's enduring cult of a personality. But the cafe's claim to the best Pimms Cup in the Crescent City is no joke, and it's a serious contender for best muffaletta as well. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $-$$
NELLIE'S
91 French Market Place 568-1777
Conveniently located for French Market shoppers who want to sample local favorites and have a cocktail, Nellie's serves up many of the standbys, including seafood, red beans and rice, jambalaya and gumbo. But for those who are looking for something a bit different, try the eggplant with crawfish sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
NEW CITY DINER
1340 Poydras St. 561-0061
The gourmet coffees at New City Diner are a great way to start your day. While you're there, try a breakfast burrito or a freshly baked muffin. At lunchtime they serve up plate lunches with cornbread and pecan stuffed pork chops, fried catfish with crawfish sauce, and slow-roasted honey mustard chicken. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Delivery available. Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS FOOD & SPIRITS
210 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 828-2220
New Orleans Food & Spirits makes magic with their Voodoo Rolls, which are
egg rolls with a creamy crawfish filling. The Softshell Lafayette is anther favorite,
a fried softshell crab garnished with shrimp sauce. Reservations accepted on
Monday through Friday. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Thursday through Saturday.
Credit cards. $
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER AND SEAFOOD CO.
817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-8580
1005 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 734-1122
6920 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-1272
www.nohsc.com
This restaurant offers fast food that's actually good, with drive-through windows at all three locations and inside dining rooms. The po-boys and hamburgers are awesome, and platters of shrimp, oysters, catfish and softshell crab are served with fries or a baked potato. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NEW YORK PIZZA
208 N. Carrollton Ave. 482-2376
5201 Magazine St. 891-2376
The Brooklyn Barbecue pizza will be enough to make you love New York: it's topped with chicken, onions and BBQ sauce. The Bronx pizza is a meat lovers' dream with Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella. Delivery available after 5 p.m. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily at the Magazine location; Tuesday through Sunday at the Carrollton location. Credit cards. $
NICK'S ON CARROLLTON
1120 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-1414
Nick's is renowned for leisurely weekend brunches with everything from chocolate chip pancakes to grillades and grits. The patio is a great place to sip a Bloody Mary or mimosa and watch the world go by. Lunch and dinner menus offer daily specials, as well as burgers and sandwiches like Lil' Nick's Cajun Chicken sandwich. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Wednesday through Friday, brunch weekends. Credit cards and checks. $
NINJA
8433 Oak St. 866-1119
The diverse menu at Ninja serves devoted Uptown customers a range of Japanese fare. Sushi rolls are the most popular items, but you can go for a variety with Box Sushi, which is a layering of fish of your choice, eel, snow crab rolls, rice and avocado. The Ninja's dinner for two introduces an array of Japanese favorites, tempura, beef and chicken teriyaki, gyzoa, edamame, hiviki and seaweed salad, and choice of two rolls. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tuesday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE
4308 Magazine St. 894-9797
Nirvana is Uptown's only Indian restaurant. The lunch buffet is an excellent way to try Indian food for the first time or to pig out on old favorites. If you choose to order off the menu, entrees include the lamb Sikander (thinly sliced and sauteed with tomatoes and garlic) and the Malai kebab (chicken breasts crusted with cashews and spices, then roasted over hot coals). Reservations recommended for parties of more than five. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
NOBLE ASIAN BISTRO
2700 Metairie Road, Metairie 828-8484
This upscale bistro has recently moved toward a menu of Pan Asian cuisine, thus incorporating a wide variety of influences and ingredients. New items in this philosophy include mango-pineapple fire rice as a side item, along with entrees like chile chicken with soy garlic sauce. Another top choice is the drunken noodle, with basil-leaf pasta soaked in a sake sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday though Saturday. Credit cards. $$
NOLA
534 St. Louis St. 522-6652
www.emerils.com
At his second restaurant, NOLA, Emeril Lagasse gets a chance to cater to a young crowd with adventurous tastes. Appetizers include the Miss Hay's stuffed chicken wings with hoisin sauce. Other menu highlights include the cedar plank-roasted redfish and, for dessert, the chicory coffee creme brulee. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NUVOLARI'S
246 Gerard St., Mandeville (985) 626-5619
www.nuvolaris.com
This popular Northshore spot serves up classic Italian dishes as well as the chef's creations. Start with homemade crabmeat ravioli sauteed in herbed olive oil. Move on to the Mediterranean shrimp, which is sauteed with olive oil, garlic, plum tomatoes, black olives and fresh rosemary served over penne with feta cheese. Nuvolari's twist on veal parmesan adds fresh spinach with provolone and Romano cheeses. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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