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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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BABY BOOMERS
4617 Sanford St., Metairie 457-0065
This bar and grill serves up traditional pub fare in a relaxed environment.
The restaurant's jukebox and 10-ounce seasoned burgers may remind members of
its namesake generation of a simpler time. The poker machines, dart boards and
foosball table remind us all that the boomers won't be retiring quietly anytime
soon -- and for those in need of extra fuel, there's always the 12-ounce ribeye
steak. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BABYLON CAFE
7724 Maple St. 314-0010
Middle Eastern staples abound at Babylon Cafe, including gyros and chicken shawarma,
and they're offered on pita bread or homemade focaccia-like bread. Heartier appetites
can indulge in entrees of rosemary lamb chops, or spiced shrimp plates. You can
bring your own beer or wine to accompany your meal. No reservations. Lunch and
dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
BACCO
310 Chartres St. 522-2426
www.bacco.com
Bacco is not your typical Italian restaurant. Ralph Brennan and Chef Haley
Gabel collaborate to keep this 10-year-old French Quarter restaurant bustling.
When you see and smell the pizzas from the wood-burning oven, you will know that
this is what the Neapolitans intended. Of course there is more than pizza; try
the housemade lobster-filled ravioli with Champagne butter sauce, and housemade
fettuccine tossed with black truffle sauce and Parmesan cheese. Free valet parking
is provided. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
BACK PORCH GRILL
414 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 892-5252 Back Porch Grill
will get you full and back to work before your boss can frown in your general
direction. This bustling lunch stop fuses Creole and American tastes, also
offering green salads, soups and housemade specialties every day. Try the popular
Creole stewed chicken you can get it over brown or white rice, and it
comes with a garden salad. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit
cards and checks. $
BACK TO THE GARDEN
833 Howard Ave. 299-8792
Have you ever wondered how some people can be so infuriatingly cheerful and
alert in the morning? Chances are, they interpret the term "healthy breakfast" literally.
Assuming you don't have time to go the farmer's market before rush hour, Back
to the Garden is a good way to start the day. After sampling their refreshing
alternatives, don't be surprised if you feel the urge to return for lunch. Try
the char-broiled chicken salad: tender chicken breast served over green-leaf
lettuce with avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. No reservations. Breakfast
and lunch, Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
BAGEL FACTORY
3113 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 837-8707
The 100-percent kosher Bagel Factory has everything you need for a great
brunch or snack. There's a full range of bagels and breads, made fresh daily,
and plenty of lox and specialty cream cheeses. For something sweet, try the kosher
chocolate chip cookies or hamantashen, a Jewish sweet. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and early dinner Monday through Friday, breakfast and lunch Saturday and
Sunday. Checks. $
BANGKOK THAI
513 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-3932
It's all about choice and good taste here, starting with the top-selling
pad Thai noodles with a choice of shrimp, chicken, a combination of both or a
vegetarian version. Or try the red curry cooked with coconut milk, Thai herbs
to make things spicy and a choice of meats. You can also enjoy the variety of
a buffet and lunch specials Monday-Friday. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday-Friday,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BARATARIA
900 Harrison Ave. 488-7474
www.baratariafood.com
This lunch spot offers a diverse menu. The place is built on long-running
favorites like oysters Ralphie: baked oysters on the half shell with Ralphie's
Special Sauce containing three cheeses, beer, mayonnaise and spices. But the
kitchen has also taken on items like the popular Veal Quatre Bayou, which features
paneed baby veal served with jumbo lump crabmeat with capers served in a lemon
butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$
BARRACKS STREET CAFE
430 Barracks St. 525-0330
This charming Quarter eatery is perfect for grabbing a bite in between finds
at the French Market. Barracks Street Cafe serves breakfast all day, every day,
with options ranging from pancakes and French toast to huevos rancheros and breakfast
tacos. For lunch, try the chicken jerk wrap, with rice, black beans, grilled
sweet potatoes, red onions, cabbage, spinach and coconut in a tangy honey-lime
jerk sauce. No reservations. Delivery available up to Louisa Street. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BARRECA'S
3100 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-4546
For traditional New Orleans food check out Barreca's. Favorites include baked
oysters and crabmeat D'Italia, crab cakes with a spicy horseradish-mustard sauce,
and roasted duck paired with Cajun rice. For the budget conscious, the early
bird special for $12.95 is a four-course dinner offered daily. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Monday through Friday and Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BARRISTER'S PATIO BAR & GRILL
2120 Pakenham Drive, Chalmette 271-2500
Try the renowned catfish McInnis: a catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat
dressing and fried, then topped with crabmeat bordelaise and served with vegetables
and a dinner salad. Or check out the veal Pakenham: baby white veal sauteed in
brown butter sauce and topped with lump crabmeat. The eggplant Napoleon is another
point of pride, served with pasta and a dinner salad. Reservations recommended.
Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BARROW'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
2714 Mistletoe St. 482-9427
Located near the Orleans Parish foot of the Earhart Expressway, Barrow's
is locally famous for its classic, eye-catching neon signage and its famous catfish.
The catfish plates, range from the small (for two) to the large, which can feed
a whole table. No alcohol is served, with the favorite drinks being sweet tea
and lemonade. Dessert options are sweet potato pie, pralines or turnover pies.
No reservations. Lunch Thursday through Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Cash only. $$
BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-9001
You don't have to dress up to go here, but the servers will be formally attired
and there will be white linen on the tables to get you in the mood for the first-class
cuisine. The fish of the day, which varies depending on what's freshest at the
market, is coated with spiced cashews and baked, then served with sauteed wild
grain rice and baby bok choy. Weekly wine tastings on Thursday feature two glasses
of vintage plus paired appetizers for $12. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday-Friday,
dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BAYONA
430 Dauphine St. 525-4455
www.bayona.com
You have seen her bread in the grocery store now it's time to try
the "signature dishes" that make award-winning Chef Susan Spicer proud, such
as the sauteed sweetbreads with sherry-mustard or lemon-caper butter. Every night
there's a vegetarian entree of the day, and a grilled or sauteed fish in season.
Accompany your selections with a bottle from the 400-plus wine list. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit
cards. $$$
BAYOU BAGELRY
830 Gravier St. 524-5001
1507 Metairie Road, Metairie 219-0206
1907 St. Charles Ave. 525-9400
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-6400
6307 S. Miro St. 862-6800
When you walk into Bayou Bagelry you can pretend you're in a New York deli,
thanks to the wide variety of New York-style bagels and homemade cream cheeses.
Healthy sandwiches include the Rhythm and Blues Roast Beef and the Executive
Club, both made with ultra-lean meats. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday
through Friday at the Gravier Street location, breakfast and lunch daily at all
other locations. Credit cards. $
BAYOU BAR
2031 St. Charles Ave. (Pontchartrain Hotel) 524-0581
www.pontchartrainhotel.com
While the Bayou Bar is mostly a convenience for hotel guests who want a couple
of drinks and a casual meal, plenty of locals have taken a shine to it. The classic
New Orleans fare is cooked in Lafitte's Restaurant, also in the hotel, and includes
a gumbo, shrimp and corn bisque and an open-face prime rib po-boy. There's a
fully stocked wine bar, a cigar selection and top of the line vodkas and cognacs
(the Louis XIV cognac goes for $150 a shot). No reservations. Lunch Friday through
Sunday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BAYOU CAFE
6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Four Points By Sheraton), Metairie 885-5700
www.fourpointsneworleans.com
The Sheraton treats guests and locals alike to regional favorites such as red
beans and rice, jambalaya and Cajun pasta, all served in ample portions in the
friendly Bayou Cafe. If a guest has tired of New Orleans cuisine, there's always
the Philly cheese steak and plenty of soups and salads. No reservations. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BEACH HOUSE
2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie 885-1407
If you're in the mood for a melodious meal, come to the Beach House, where
they crank up the karaoke every night at 7 p.m. Daily specials will keep even
the tone-deaf happy, with steak nights on Tuesday and Saturday, fried catfish
on Wednesday, and boiled lobster with salad and baked potato on Friday. No reservations.
Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
THE BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St. 488-7357
If the sun is shining, it's probably happy hour at the Beachcorner Bar & Grill.
Known as "the home of the 10-ounce Beach Burger," this spot probably has the
longest happy hour in town, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. So it should go without saying
that the grill serves up all the perennial happy-hour favorites -- onion rings,
potato skins, fried mushrooms, spicy wings, quesadillas and chicken tenders.
No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit
cards. $
BEARS RESTAURANT
128 W. 21st Ave., Covington (985)892-2373
Bears has a simple recipe for success: po-boys, po-boys and more po-boys.
This Northshore sandwich shop is best known for its roast beef po-boys, which
come dripping in gravy or barbecue sauce. Another favorite is the stuffed-shrimp
po-boy. Whatever po-boy you choose, you'll probably leave feeling pretty stuffed
yourself. No reservations. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Local checks and cash.
$
BEEF CONNECTION STEAK HOUSE
501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna 366-3275
There are thick-cut steaks for everyone at the Beef Connection, and you can
pair your filet mignon with barbecue shrimp in one popular platter. The praline
parfait is a delightful way to end a meal. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sunday
through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BEGUE'S
300 Bourbon St. (Royal Sonesta Hotel) 553-2278
www.royalsonestano.com
With its unique take on local cuisine, Begue's has made a name from creative
dishes such as an entree of three lamb chops served with wilted spinach, goat
cheese, pine nuts and rosemary-roasted potatoes, all under a shiraz-black pepper
lamb juice. Other favorites include the lobster and scallops in red curry. Reservations
recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards.
$$$
BELLA LUNA RESTAURANT
914 N. Peters St. 529-1583
www.bellalunarestaurant.com
Many locals swear that every day is Valentine's Day at Bella Luna. As romantic
as the ambience is inside, diners can't keep their eyes from wandering to the
restaurant's breathtaking view of the Mississippi. Since the amorous mood demands
a bottle of red wine, indulge yourself with the roasted loin of lamb, topped
with shallot and garlic gravy and served with homemade sausage and crescent of
gratin potatoes. The oven-roasted duckling half, with mashed sweet potatoes and
Grand Marnier orange sauce, is another favorite. Reservations recommended. Dinner
daily. Credit cards. $$$
BELLE FORCHE
1407 Decatur St. 940-0722
www.belleforche.com
Chef-owner Matt Yohalem offers one of the most inventive takes on Louisiana cuisine
you'll find in the city, with a menu that takes cues from all over the world.
The Callaloo is an eggplant, crabmeat and hot pepper gumbo with coconut and coriander.
Oysters in a Tuxedo is flash-fried oysters elegantly presented with black and
white truffles and watercress. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through
Sunday, late-night Thursday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BENNACHIN
1212 Royal St. 522-1230
For a taste of West Africa conveniently located in the French Quarter, stop
in at Bennachin. One of the many vegetarian favorites is a black-eyed pea stew
with sauteed tomato, ginger and garlic sauce, complemented by fluffy coconut
rice and fried ripe plaintains. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit
cards. $
BENNIGAN'S GRILL & TAVERN
2701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 468-1072
3010 Holiday Drive 394-2805
3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-0664
www.bennigans.com
Bennigan's branches out from its Irish roots with such international dishes as
Caribbean crab cakes, served with pineapple salsa, and the bamboo chicken and
shrimp, which are grilled on skewers and served with lo mein noodles, Asian coleslaw,
and a spicy Thai peanut sauce. But they haven't forgotten how to make the burgers,
sandwiches, and "Oh Baby" Back Ribs you count on them for. Reservations accepted.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BILLY'S PLACE
1025 Dealers Ave., Harahan 818-2121
Restaurateur Billy Kraus serves up food that tastes like what mama used to
make, but he takes care of the dishes, too. Boiled crawfish is currently on the
menu, as well as boiled beef brisket served with veggies and a salad. The seasoned
fried chicken comes with salad and your choice of mashed potatoes, fried potatoes,
potato salad or baked macaroni. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast
and lunch Monday through Friday, dinner and late-night Wednesday through Friday.
Credit cards and checks. $
THE BISTRO AT MAISON DE VILLE
733 Toulouse St. 528-9206
www.maisondeville.com
With a wine list boasting more than 800 labels, The Bistro at Maison de Ville
is as much a wine destination as it is an eatery. But Chef Greg Picolo's kitchen
is ready to please with dinner entrees like the house-smoked breast of duck,
which is served under a sauce of sun-dried sherry and foie gras jus and with
a cone-cake made with pecans, along with Roquefort cheese and leeks. Reservations
recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BISTRO MOISE
827 Toulouse St. (Hotel St. Marie) 571-2888
The Hotel St. Marie boasts two restaurants: Hillery's and the more casual Bistro
Moise. Bistro Moise serves classic French bistro fare: have a glass of wine or
aperitif with a friend and share pate and cheese boards or various spreads such
as chick-pea puree. Move on to the French onion soup topped with melted Gruyere
cheese and beef a la bourguignonne. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch
and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
BLUE MOON TAVERN
115 Focis St., Metairie 831-6725
The Blue Moon is known for its late hours and its Moonsticks: oversized,
homemade mozzarella sticks that nearly everyone enjoys chewing on. You can get
traditional pub fare, such as burgers, grilled chicken, and a grilled tuna Caesar
salad, and after 11 p.m. you can order breakfast food, too. No reservations.
Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BLUE TOMATO
4401 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 734-3000
This is truly an international restaurant, with American, Italian and Mexican
dishes. Choose from innovative pizzas or house specialties such as: chimichangas
that start with beef, steak, chicken, vegetables, shrimp or pork stuffed into
a 10-inch flour tortilla stuffed with three cheeses, then deep fried and smothered
with salsa and melted cheese. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Monday through
Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
BLUEBIRD CAFE
3625 Prytania St. 895-7166
The Bluebird Cafe celebrates its 15th anniversary of cheerfully serving breakfast
to eager morning customers. Old favorites include eggs with biscuits, banana-pecan
pancakes, and huevos rancheros, but don't forget about their lunch menu. Recently
expanded, the slate includes such popular items as kosher hot dogs, Philly cheese
steaks and classic Reubens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Local
checks. $
BOMBAY CLUB
830 Conti St. 586-0972
www.thebombayclub.com
The Bombay Club is justly famous for its martini menu featuring more than 115
different martinis. It's also rapidly gaining a reputation as a fine dining venue,
thanks to appetizers like the smoked salmon plate and oysters Rockefeller. For
an entree, try the pork loin soaked in apple and Creole mustard and served with
Creole-style white beans. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night
Thursday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BON TON CAFE
401 Magazine St. 524-3386/(888) 524-5611
It's crawfish season at Bon Ton, where their highly guarded (and regarded)
secret sauce covers the fried crawfish dish, while crawfish and shrimp swim in
the Bayou Etouffee. The redfish Bon Ton, pan-broiled with lemon butter and topped
with lump crabmeat and onion rings, is another signature. Reservations recommended
for dinner. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $$
BOULE PRIME HOUSE
1202 Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 809-0969
USDA Prime steaks with housemade butters are the forte, but summer diners
also might want to try something from the "Fields of Green" $9 salad menu. For
example, there's the spinach salad, which incorporates fresh spinach leaves,
crumbled bacon, chopped eggs, onions and tomatoes with a choice of corn-fried
oysters, grilled yellowfin tuna or blackened seared catfish. It's all placed
in a spinach tortilla bowl and topped with fresh Romano cheese-crusted croutons.
Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday-Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit
cards. $$$
BOURBON HOUSE
144 Bourbon St. 522-0111
Owner Dickie Brennan invites you to try the latest in a long line of New
Orleans restaurants, starting with the hefty Plateaux de Fruits de Mer, a chilled
seafood platter set off by oysters, shrimp, mussels, lobster and more. Or simply
belly up to the oyster bar -- or the bar itself for a comfortable, interior view
of Bourbon Street revelry. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, breakfast
and lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
BOZO'S
3117 21st St., Metairie 831-8666
Established April 1, 1928, Bozo's celebrates its 75th anniversary this year
with Chef Bozo's classic stuffed shrimp, stuffed crabs, broiled and fried fish
and seafood platters. And the chicken andouille gumbo is always a special order.
Boiled crawfish are still in season. And the oyster bar and liquor bar is always
open, even when the dining area closes from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations accepted
for dinner except on Fridays. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit
cards. $$
BRAVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-8828
1711 St. Charles Ave. 525-5515
Wood-fired pizzas and lasagna are the specialties of the house at Bravo!
But if you're in the mood for something a little different try the sea bass,
which is deep-fried and served in a lobster butter sauce. The shrimp Diablo is
served on paneed pasta with a spicy tomato cream sauce. Reservations recommended.
Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
417 Royal St. 525-9713
This renowned bastion of Creole cuisine is a local landmark on par with St.
Louis Cathedral, and its sophisticated menu is worthy of its world-famous name.
Beyond the understated Royal Street entrance, time stands still. If you can stay
for only one meal, make it the trout Nancy -- a fresh fillet sauteed and topped
with lump crabmeat, then sprinkled with capers and served with a lemon butter
sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, dinner and brunch daily, lunch Monday
through Friday. Credit cards. $$$
BRICK OVEN CAFE
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-2097
Regulars appreciate the benefit of pizza cooked in a wood-fired brick. Brick
Oven creates gourmet pizzas such as the Florentina, a thin-crust pie of roasted
garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet onions, spinach and feta cheese. If pizza isn't
your idea of a meal try the linguini with scampi; Gulf shrimp are sauteed with
virgin olive oil and garlic and dressed with a light wine sauce. Reservations
accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRIGTSEN'S
723 Dante St. 861-7610
www.brigtsens.com
With weekly changes to his menu, it pays to stay abreast of the new creations
Chef-owner Frank Brigtsen's brings to his namesake restaurant. Frequent favorites
include the blackened tuna with smoked-corn sauce and red bean salsa with avocado
sour cream. Another top entree choice is the grilled salmon potato salad and
ratatouille. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit
cards. $$$
BROUSSARD'S
RESTAURANT
819 Conti St. 581-3866
www.broussards.com Chef-owner
Gunter Preuss serves up delicious Creole cooking at this French Quarter gem.
Sure to impress are dishes like the sirloin of veal Broussard, presented with
two sauces: beurre blanc and port demi-glace, or the redfish Herbsaint, a poached
fillet served with asparagus, braised fennel, lemon risotto, crabmeat and Herbsaint
sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BRUNING'S
1922 West End Pkwy. 282-9395
Established in 1859, Bruning's is reputedly one of the oldest operating restaurants
in the nation. And the signature flounder -- served whole, broiled or fried --
is an institution in itself and comes with a choice of potato and tossed green
salad. Another local favorite is the redfish, served as a fillet, broiled or
fried. Save room for the bread pudding, which ranks among the best in the city.
No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.
429 Decatur St. 522-5800
www.bubbagump.com
Even if you haven't seen the movie, don't miss the restaurant's special:
Forrest's Shrimp Net Catch, featuring a mess of shrimp steamed in beer with potatoes
and fresh vegetables and your choice of either Bubba's Garlic Spice or Secret
Recipe Cajun Spice. Smoothies, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts and specialty
drinks round out the fare. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
BUD'S BROILER
9327 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-2452
500 City Park Ave. 486-2559
605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 393-8160
2008 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 889-2837
2338 Banks St. 821-3022
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 466-0026
3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan (985) 725-1116
3151 Calhoun St. 861-0906
4101 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 837-9419
5100 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 348-0492
6325 Elysian Fields Ave. 282-6696
Bud's does fast food with flair. The short-but-varied menu includes burgers
with all combinations of condiments; "broiler puppies" (aka hot dogs); smoked
sausage, fish and chicken nugget sandwiches; French fries; and onion rings. For
sweetness, splurge on fried fruit pies and milkshakes. No reservations. Lunch
and dinner daily. Cash only. $
BULL'S CORNER
1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace (985) 652-3544
The kitchen at Bull's Corner has a playful way of jazzing up traditional
dishes. For a few examples, try the fried alligator tenderloin with Creole remoulade,
or the filet mignon pot pie. Another favorite is the Parmesan-crusted snapper
with sauteed shrimp and tomato pesto sauce. Reservations accepted for parties
of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BULL'S CORNER LAKEFRONT
316 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie 832-0017
The restaurant continues its scaled-back service, as Bull's Corner Lakefront
concentrates on catering banquets and private parties. You can still catch a
good lunch on Fridays, with specials like a seafood etouffee, and the bar area
remains open with boiled shrimp, burgers and bar snacks available from the kitchen.
No reservations. Lunch Friday, happy hour and late-night Monday through Saturday.
Credit cards. $
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St. 891-1516
www.draftfreak.com
Beer or food? Food or beer? They're both important to Bulldog customers, who
eat and drink while playing video games or relaxing outdoors (great for people-watching).
The crawfish Banditos feature crawfish, cheese and green chiles rolled in a tortilla
and fried. Quench the fire with one of the 50 beers on tap (out of a total of
150 varieties). No reservations. Lunch Friday and Saturday, dinner and late-night
daily. Credit cards. $
BYBLOS
1501 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-9773
2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-9777
3218 Magazine St. 894-1233
Besides offering authentic Middle Eastern cuisine such as lamb kebabs, chicken
shawarma, hummus and tabouleh, Byblo's three locations often offer lunch and
dinner specials for adventurous diners. To really get the full experience, Byblos'
Magazine Street location also features belly dancing every Thursday night from
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.
$$
BYWATER BBQ
3162 Dauphine St. 944-4445
www.bywaterbarbecue.com
Of course the barbecue is popular at this neighborhood favorite -- ribs, chicken
and pork all get slathered in housemade sauce. But you can't eat barbecue all
the time, so try an omelette or a crepe for breakfast, or a light soup, pasta,
or vegetarian dish for lunch. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, brunch and dinner Saturday
and Sunday. Credit cards. $
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