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SPRING RESTAURANT
GUIDE
2003
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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
923 Metairie Road, Metairie 836-6859
The Taj Mahal shares the joys of Indian cuisine with an ever-expanding number of converts, thanks in part to the always-changing, all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for $6.95. Regulars swear by the curry and tandoori dishes. The fish bhuma is a house specialty, with mahi mahi sauteed with fresh onions, peppers and spices. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$
TAN DINH
2005 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 361-8008
Tan Dinh serves up Chinese classics and more to diners on the West Bank. Some particularly stand-out dishes are a homemade chicken rice noodle soup, the rice with chicken, half a rotisseried Cornish hen with pickled carrots, daikon, cucumbers, sliced tomatoes and lettuce and the vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled pork paste. Tapioca pearl drinks in various flavors including strawberry, mango, avocado and passion fruit are a new addition. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Cash only. $
TANDOORI CHICKEN
115 University Place 299-1926
Happy hour at Tandoori Chicken offers an array of tasty treats and libations. To sample the offerings of this Indian restaurant you may want to stop by for the lunch buffet. The 16-plus items available encompass a wide range of chicken dishes and vegetables, with the namesake tandoori chicken always available. The menu has been undergoing some changes, so if you haven't been in lately you might want to check it out again. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
857 Fulton St. 524-9805
1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan 738-6722
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-5088
5932 Magazine St. 897-3974
Of course you know about Taqueria Corona's renowned combo platters, Numero Uno, Dos and Tres. The Tres boasts portions of tacos, flauta, burrito and a house salad practically big enough to feed the whole family. But now you can also try Taqueria's grilled mahi-mahi fillet, served on a bed of baby spring lettuce with vinaigrette, served with corn salsa, allioli, and yellow rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily; no lunch on Sundays. Credit cards. $
TAQUEROS TAQUERIA-CANTINA
2723 Roosevelt Blvd., Kenner 441-8888
Tucked in a small strip mall off Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Taqueros Taqueria-Cantina is an unlikely haven for upscale Mexican food. But the proof is in innovative dishes like an appetizer of lobster crepe with chile cream sauce and grilled corn kernels, a prelude to giant sea scallops in a poblano pepper cream sauce, served over rice and crowned spinach. For dessert, the Mexican chocolate cheesecake has your sweet tooth covered. Lunch Wednesday through Saturday, dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TEA GARDEN
1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0668
This Chinese restaurant features changing daily specialties as well as regular lunch specials that don't cost more than $5. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TED'S FROSTOP
6303 S. Claiborne Ave. 861-3615
Most Uptowners have, at one time or another, been overcome by an insatiable
craving for a castle burger from Ted's Frostop. Ted's has been a fixture on the
quick-serve diner scene since 1955. Hearty breakfasts for a pittance attract
early crowds, and daily lunch specials keep 'em coming back. Regulars say the
Friday special -- shrimp Creole served with rice and potato salad -- is yet another
reason to say "Thank God It's Friday." No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily,
dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
TEDDY'S GRILL
5325 Franklin Ave. 288-9370
The claim to fame at Teddy's is consistency -- for years, the staff here has provided good food the old-fashioned way. Every day Teddy's offers marinated slow-cooked roast beef and a full slate of po-boys; there's also plate lunches, such as pepper steak on Tuesdays and stewed chicken on Wednesdays. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
THREE HAPPINESS
1900 Lafayette St., Gretna 368-1355
The West Bank may well be the best bank if you're into Asian cooking. Three Happiness specializes in Chinese favorites, such as the black pepper shrimp, barbecue quail, marinated, roasted and served with a salad, or the West Bank duck, roasted and served with tender steamed vegetables. Special occasions call for the Dinner Grill, and on weekends there's a Chinese breakfast served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TIMES BAR & GRILL
1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 639-3335
1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-1161
Bar food and beyond is what you'll find at the Times. The burgers are especially impressive. Check out the Colossal Jack Hamburger, a half-pound of meat cooked to order with sauteed onions and pepper Jack cheese, served with fries or homemade potato salad. Or try the Cajun Sunset burger, served with a sunny-side up egg and your choice of cheese (recommended: pepper Jack). No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
TONY ANGELLO'S RISTORANTE
6262 Fleur de Lis Drive 488-0888
The menu at Tony Angello's includes lots of Italian mainstays and red sauces. The eggplant Trina is fried eggplant layered with marinara sauce and cheese, and the Feed Me dinner is a multiple-course feast of house favorites. Some regulars never even look at a menu; they know if Chef Tony's in the kitchen, they'll be taken care of. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
TONY MANDINA'S
1915 Pratt St., Gretna 362-2010
www.tonymandinas.com
Chef Tony Mandina and his wife Grace run this Italian eatery on the West Bank. A house special is the Eggplant Dominic Jude, a dish of hand-battered eggplant medallions, layered with shrimp and crabmeat and topped with Alfredo. The osso buco is veal shank marinated down to the marrow for a full 24 hours in marinara sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
TOP OF THE DOME STEAKHOUSE
500 Poydras Plaza (Hyatt Regency New Orleans) 599-4826
The rotating restaurant at the top of the Hyatt Regency hotel will make your head spin with its specialty Surf 'N' Turf, which features two lobster tails and an 8-ounce petit filet mignon served with fresh steamed vegetables. For a warm-up, try the appetizer of shrimp grilled with barbecue sauce and served with onion rings. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
TORTORICI'S
441 Royal St. 522-4295
www.tortoricis.com
For more than a century, Tortorici's has been perfecting its unique blend of traditional Italian and Creole foods. Located in the French Quarter, Tortorici offers specials like the stuffed redfish -- lightly breaded, pan-sauteed redfish topped with shrimp and mushrooms in a light cream sauce. The Tortorici's Trio features beef tenderloin with mushroom sauce, chicken breast with Creole crawfish sauce, and shrimp scampi with pasta. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRAUTH'S LAKE HOUSE & STEAMERY
3700 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-6488
There's something for everyone with a full menu of steamed and boiled seafood, gumbo, and specials like the all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken special served with potatoes, coleslaw and hush puppies. Finish things off with bread pudding or cheesecake. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-4476
2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond (985) 345-6789
If you investigate the inventive Chinese cooking at Trey Yuen, you'll find a surprising amount of local seafood and other local ingredients. Try, for example, the stir-fried alligator with mushrooms and onions in oyster sauce, or the softshell crab fried and serves with their signature Tong-Cho sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of eight or more. Lunch Wednesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner daily at the Mandeville location; lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily at the Hammond location. Credit cards. $$
TRICOU HOUSE
711 Bourbon St. 525-8379
www.711bourbon.com
With a nightclub and balcony upstairs, the Tricou House is a great way to enjoy Bourbon Street. All-you-can-eat boiled shrimp daily and barbecue ribs on Wednesdays and Sundays. On Mondays and Thursdays, go for the all-you-can-eat fish for $8.95. Zydeco, jazz and Cajun music from the 711 Bar complement the dining experience. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRUE BREW CAFE
200 Julia St. 524-8441
The selections at True Brew are just the thing before or after one of their plays. Savory eating includes a grilled chicken ranchero wrap and the popular turkey avocado sandwich. Sweet offerings include caramel pecan cheesecake and other pastries. There's also a full complement of bar drinks and an array of soups, salads and healthy sandwiches. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Visa/MC. $
TUCKER'S TAVERN
635 S. Roman St. 522-0440
www.tuckers-tavern.com
Tucker's bills itself as "Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger," and features
specialties including the Big Tuck: ground beef stuffed with pepper Jack and
American cheeses and bacon, then topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese.
They also offer both a regular and a Cajun Reuben, and a Cuban sandwich. No reservations.
Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, lunch and early dinner Saturday. Credit
cards. $
TUJAGUE'S RESTAURANT
823 Decatur St. 525-8676
www.tujaguesrestaurant.com
New Orleans' second-oldest restaurant, Tujague's Restaurant was founded in 1856 by French immigrants Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague. The prix fixe menu includes one of the time-tested entrees, shrimp remoulade, Tujague's own traditional beef brisket with Creole sauce, soup, dessert and coffee. A house specialty is the chicken Bonne Femme, pan-fried with lots of garlic and served with cottage potatoes. The bread pudding and pecan pie are among the delectable desserts. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
TWO SISTER'S RESTAURANT
223 N. Derbigny St. 524-0056
Two Sister's offers one of the best breakfast deals in town, where $5 gets you two eggs, grits, your choice of meat, a cup of coffee and toast or a biscuit. Daily specials include breaded pork chops with white beans and mustard greens on Tuesday and seafood gumbo on Friday. Try the cornbread, too. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
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