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Spring Restaurant Guide
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BABY BOOMERS
4617 Sanford St., Metairie 457-0065
Casual American-style lunches and a rocking happy hour please several generations, with the tavern fare including chicken tenders, hefty 10-oz. burgers and the big, bad ribeye steak, which clocks in at 12 ounces. Customers keep busy with games of darts or foosball as they enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
BABYLON CAFE
7724 Maple St. 314-0010
The full range of Middle Eastern flavors are on display at this casual Uptown restaurant, where the beef-stuffed grape leaves and kebabs are popular snacks. The sandwiches are served on crusty homemade bread baked by Chef Najah, and are filled with both veggie options (such as eggplant, feta cheese and roasted garlic) as well as gyro meat and chicken shawarma. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BACCO
310 Chartres St. 522-2426;
www.bacco.com
Wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas show off the talents of Chef Haley Gable, whose signature dishes include crawfish ravioli with sun-dried tomato pesto, and black truffle fettuccine served with Parmigiano cheese. There are also flavors of the land and sea, such as Vermouth-steamed mussels and grilled pork tenderloin in a Venetian sweet and sour sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BACK PORCH GRILL
414 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 892-5252
This easy-going Northshore spot serves up Creole and Italian cooking in a homey atmosphere that's especially pleasant in the spring. Try the chicken cacciatora, cooked with mushrooms, tomatoes and herbs and served over angel hair pasta, or the spicy Creole stewed chicken, served over brown or white rice. Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
BACK TO THE GARDEN
833 Howard Ave. 299-8792
Vegetarians are thankful for this cozy cafe, which caters to them with options such as meatless chili, veggie tacos and stir-fries. Other lunch items include red beans and rice and a charbroiled chicken salad with avocado. Breakfast brings in customers for freshly blended smoothies and hot plates of grits, eggs and turkey sausage. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
BAGEL FACTORY
3113 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 837-8707
Every morning, steaming bagels emerge from the pot to feed hungry breakfasters, who also slurp down coffee and snack on homemade biscotti, challah bread and sweets. At lunch, pile a bagel with flavored cream cheese, lox or chicken or tuna salad. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Monday through Friday, breakfast and lunch Saturday and Sunday. Checks. $
BANGKOK CUISINE
4137 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3606
This Mid-City restaurant presents the full lineup of Thai classics, starting with the crispy Bangkok spring rolls and moving on to the pad Thai and chicken curry. The Peppermint Chicken is a house specialty, where white meat is stir-fried with bamboo shoots, eggplant and fresh mint. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BANGKOK THAI
513 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-3932
Tucked into Riverbend, Bangkok Thai features a menu of traditional dishes such as the Matsaman curry, made with sweet potatoes, peppers, onions and home-grown herbs. In the classic pad Thai, the noodles can be topped with either shrimp, chicken or tofu; appetizers include spicy-tangy soups and fish fritters. The lunch buffet on weekdays lets you sample the full range of options. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE BAR & BISTRO AT LA LOUISIANE
725 Iberville St. 200-3100
The historical New Orleans restaurant, established in 1881, is back in business, reopened by Brett Smith and his mother, Jaye Berard (J.B.) Smith. Look for a menu featuring Creole (with French and Italian spins), Italian and Mediterranean entrees. Schmooze in the ³Movers and Shakers Lounge.² Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BARATARIA
900 Harrison Ave. 488-7474
Barataria brings in its Lakeview neighbors for seafood concoctions such as crabmeat au gratin and oysters Ralphie, where the oysters are topped with a blend of three cheeses and baked. Landlubbers will appreciate the duck medallions served over wild rice and the double-cut pork chop with jalapeno grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BARCIA'S GROCERY
3633 Annunciation St. 899-9111
This all-purpose corner store keeps customers happy with hot breakfasts and fresh deli lunches of salads and sandwiches. The staff at Barcia's starts serving breakfast plates of bacon, eggs and sausage at 7 a.m., and lunch brings the popular roast beef and club sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, early dinner Monday through Friday. Cash only. $
BARRACKS STREET CAFE
430 Barracks St. 525-0330
Fresh fruit and yogurt smoothies are only two of the attractions at this cafe, which also serves wholesome wraps, such as the Thai wrap with veggies, crunchy noodles, peanut sauce and your choice of chicken, beef or tofu. Other, slightly richer items include French toast and a B.L.T. sandwich. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BARRECA'S
3100 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-4546
Barreca's fits into that special New Orleans version of Italian fare, where Creole flavors creep in but there's plenty of pasta and veal Parmesan to go around. The crabcakes with spicy horseradish sauce and roast duck with Cajun rice are two house favorites. For a great deal, come in on Sunday when the early-bird special runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
BARRISTER'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL
2120 Pakenham Drive, Chalmette 271-2500
This family-friendly establishment serves Creole classics on the sunny patio. The tender eggplant Napoleon is topped with mozzarella and red sauce and accompanied by pasta and salad, and the Catfish McInnis is a fried fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing and topped with crabmeat bordelaise sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BARROW'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
2714 Mistletoe St. 482-9427
The folks at Barrow's understand that they don't need a complicated menu to pack the house. They only serve steaming plates of catfish, accompanied by potato salad and bread, but that's plenty. There's also dessert to look forward to, with options such as sweet potato pie, pralines and turnover pies. Lunch Thursday through Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Cash only. $$
BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-9001
This Uptown favorite is known for Thai cooking with a contemporary twist. The seared scallop dumplings provide a light and flavorful start to a meal, and entrees include a sesame-coated red snapper and a half-duck fried crispy and served with gingered vegetables. The house's latest specialty is a red coconut curry, served in a young coconut and dotted with scallops and shrimp. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BAYONA
430 Dauphine St. 525-4455;
www.bayona.com
This flagship restaurant of Chef Susan Spicer still leads the way in exciting intercontinental cuisine. Innovative appetizers include the crispy smoked quail salad and the goat cheese croutons with mushrooms in Madeira cream, while the most popular entree is the peppered lamb loin with herbed goat cheese and Zinfandel sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
BAYOU BAGELRY
830 Gravier St. 524-5001;
1907 St. Charles Ave. 525-9400;
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-6400;
6307 S. Miro St. 862-6800
As the day begins, all four locations of this bagelry get busy serving toasted bagels with cream cheese and lox to those bracing themselves for a day of work. At lunch, deli meats and cheeses are stacked on bagels for sandwiches such as the roast beef and the Executive Club. 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
This cozy nook of the Pontchartrain Hotel mostly serves cocktails, beers and good times to its bar patrons, but hungry customers can order food from Lafitte's Restaurant, also in the hotel. The crawfish cakes with remoulade sauce are a great snack, or bite into a po-boy or the sweet potato souffle. 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 hotel guests at Four Points get their first taste of New Orleans at the Bayou Cafe, which serves steaming bowls of gumbo and red beans and rice. American favorites are represented with Philly cheese steaks and burgers, and neighbors come in every Saturday and Sunday for a full breakfast buffet. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BEACH HOUSE
2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie 885-1407
The Beach House has stopped serving lunch so they can concentrate on the evening fun, when they dish out dinner and wait to for the karaoke to start up around 7 p.m. every night. The rotating specials include boiled crawfish on Mondays and Fridays, steak on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and fried catfish on Wednesdays. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
THE BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St. 488-7357
This neighborhood hangout prides itself on its 10-oz. Beach Burger, which wise customers top with sauteed mushrooms and cheddar cheese. The 8-oz. tuna steak is another crowd pleaser and can be served either as a sandwich or in a salad, and the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. happy hour spreads a lot of joy. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BEAR'S RESTAURANT
128 W. 21st Ave., Covington (985) 892-2373
Busy Northshore residents count on Bear's for overstuffed po-boys that provide a necessary midday energy boost. The fried shrimp po-boy is the crowd favorite, but there are also oyster, catfish and roast beef po-boys, the latter of which comes with either rich gravy or barbecue sauce. Lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Checks. $
BEEF CONNECTION STEAK HOUSE
501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna 366-3275
The Beef Connection focuses on thick-cut steaks, and puts its own spin on surf-and-turf with its pairing of filet mignon and barbecue shrimp in one popular platter. Those who have given up meat for Lent will find options as well, including fresh boiled lobster and a grilled red snapper. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sunday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BEGUE'S
300 Bourbon St. (Royal Sonesta Hotel) 553-2278;
www.royalsonestano.com
This cozy restaurant serves haute cuisine with diverse ingredients and influences, from a steamed Maine lobster to smoked venison medallions in a beer demi-glace. Meat lovers will enjoy the grilled lamb chops with braised fennel and sweet onions, while the Friday seafood luncheon buffet offers a guided tour to the freshest seasonal seafood. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, champagne brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
BELLA LUNA
914 N. Peters St. 529-1583;
www.bellalunarestaurant.com
The view from this restaurant includes the churning Mississippi River, and provides a dramatic backdrop for a meal. Chef Horst Pfeifer combines flavors in dishes such as the grilled redfish with a pesto crust, served with corn maque choux and lemon beurre blanc, and the grilled filet mignon, served with caramelized onions and a Gorgonzola cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BENJARONG
228 Camp St. (Omni Crescent Hotel) 527-0006
This pan-Asian restaurant has become popular with the downtown lunch crowd, which likes its healthy Thai fusion cuisine. In the grilled chicken Benjarong, Thai-spiced chicken is placed on a bed of glass noodles and stir-fried vegetables, and for the Naked Shrimp Salad jumbo butterfly shrimp are marinated and grilled before being tossed with a sweet chile glaze. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BENNACHIN
1212 Royal St. 522-1230
This African dining spot is well loved by locals looking for a change in their cuisine, with its exotic flavors of Senegal, Cameroon and Gambia. Carnivores love the thick and hearty beef stews, and the black-eyed pea stew and the jama-jama ni makondo (where sauteed spinach is served with coconut rice and plantains) are a vegetarian's delight. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BENNIGAN'S GRILL AND TAVERN
2701 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 468-0172;
3010 Holiday Drive 394-2805;
3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-0664;
www.bennigans.com
Bennigan's beefed up its menu of American classics and pub fare lately, with new items such as onion rings served with Irish stout ketchup, and buffalo wings available with tangy barbecue sauce or citrus Asian sauce. Steaks get special treatment here; try the Dubliner, a 12-oz. ribeye served with lightly fried shrimp. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BERACA RESTAURANTE LATINO
3116 Arnoult Road, Metairie 889-0962
This comfortable cantina dips farther south of the border than the city's Mexican restaurants, hauling the flavors of Honduras into view. Most patrons come for the house specialty, baleadas, where soft flour tortillas are folded around red beans, sharp cheese and cream. Spice up the meal by adding extras to a baleada, like seasoned steak and avocado or scrambled egg, sausage and avocado. Lunch and early dinner daily. Cash only. $
THE BESH STEAKHOUSE AT HARRAH'S
512 S. Peters St. (Harrah's New Orleans Casino) 533-6111
The latest dining option at Harrah's Casino gives high rollers a classy place to celebrate their winnings. Executive Chef John Besh (of Restaurant August fame) provides deluxe cuts of beef, like a 40-day dry-aged strip steak doused in blue-cheese butter. He also serves up inventive items like the surf-and-turf sandwich, with an 8-oz. filet and grilled lobster tails pressed between bread. Reservations recommended. Late lunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
BETSY'S PANCAKE HOUSE
2542 Canal St. 822-0213
Betsy's fuels its patrons on weekday mornings on the hearty breakfast special of two eggs any style, bacon, grits, and a choice of toast or pancakes, all for only $3. Other morning offerings include waffles, ham steak and corned beef hash, while the daily lunch specials always include a salad, entree, iced tea and dessert. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
BIG SHIRLEY'S
1500 Esplanade Ave. 301-9704;
www.bigshirley.com
Brunch is an occasion at Big Shirley's, with everything from the decadent croissant French toast to a healthy fresh fruit plate on the menu. In between the two extremes is the portobello mushroom and veggie omelette, and lunch favorites include barbecue shrimp, Kermit's Swinging BBQ Platter, and the chicken, served roasted, stewed or fried. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, brunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $
BILLY'S PLACE
1025 Dealers Ave., Elmwood 818-2121
Regulars keep coming back for the rotating lunch specials, with hamburger steak on Mondays, beef brisket on Tuesdays, and stuffed bell peppers on Thursdays. Other favorites include the eggplant stuffed with shrimp and the split pea with ham soup. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Wednesday and Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
THE BISTRO AT MAISON DE VILLE
733 Toulouse St. 528-9206
French cuisine gets the royal treatment here. Start with the seared foie gras appetizer: seared Hudson Valley foie gras, chipotle and blood orange pain perdu, served with red wine poached pear jus. For an entree, there is the duck cassoulet entree: confit of duck, house-smoked duck breast, grilled Italian sausage and cannelini bean cassoulet, seared foie gras and wild rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
BLUE MOON TAVERN
115 Focis St., Metairie 831-6725
The Blue Moon attracts a full flock of night owls and odd birds who come looking for rollicking conversation, frosty pints and good American comfort food. Burgers and breakfast plates of hash browns, eggs, grits and sausage are sure to fill bellies, and lighter options include a Caesar salad topped with either grilled chicken or a grilled tuna steak.Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BLUE TOMATO
4404 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 734-3000
³It's all good² is this funky eatery's favorite saying, and to prove it the open-minded approach to cuisine encompasses Mexican, American and old-style Italian dishes. Start out with the stuffed jalapenos, then move on to the chimichangas -- crispy fried beef or chicken burritos -- or inventive pizzas such as the muffaletta pizza topped with ham, cheese and olive salad. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
BLUEBIRD CAFE
3625 Prytania St. 895-7166
Every morning this cafe bustles with customers looking for a bit of that get-up-and-go spirit in the bottom of a coffee mug. Hearty breakfasts include corned beef hash and three-egg omelettes served with black beans and grits, while lunch offerings run to healthy salads, sandwiches, and the occasional indulgence like the Philly cheese steak. Breakfast and lunch daily. Checks. $
BOBBY G'S
5050 Williams Blvd. (Treasure Chest Casino), Kenner 443-8000
After a bit of excitement on the casino floor or in the music hall, folks come to Bobby G's to unwind. The house recommends the pork tenderloin, with a sweet apple cognac demi-glace, and the nightly specials include a catch of the day, and a steak and lobster duet for $19.95. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
BOMBAY CLUB RESTAURANT & MARTINI BISTRO
830 Conti St. 586-0972;
www.thebombayclub.com
Many come to this classy spot to sample the 115 martinis on the drink menu, and the scents wafting from the kitchen entice most to stay for dinner. The 8-oz. Bombay filet is topped with melted English Stilton cheese and bordelaise sauce, and the barbecue shrimp are simmered in a rosemary reduction and served with grilled French bread. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Thursday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
BOULE PRIME HOUSE
1202 Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 809-0969
Boule's gives prime cuts of beef an extra rush of flavor with sizzling butter, which is available in several innovative flavors such as garlic pesto and rosemary Worcestershire. But there's more on the menu than red meat, and calorie-counting eaters will love the blackened catfish and grilled tuna steak. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
BOURBON HOUSE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
144 Bourbon St. 522-0111;
www.bourbonhouse.com
The Bourbon House can provide a respite from the furor of Bourbon Street, or it can be the venue for the continuing party. Keep things lively with drinks like the signature Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch, and dig into seafood offerings like the oysters trufant, which are lightly poached and topped with caviar. The raw bar stays open until midnight for night owls. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BOZO'S
3117 21st St., Metairie 831-8666
Many of Bozo's regulars are in the habit of stopping by in the afternoon for a cool dozen oysters from the oyster bar, which stays open between lunch and dinner. But Chef Bozo's skills really shine at meal times, when the chicken andouille gumbo steams in the bowls and fresh fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp are served broiled, boiled or fried. Reservations accepted for dinner except on Fridays. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BRAVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN
1711 St. Charles Ave. 525-5515;
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-8828;
www.bravoitalian.com
This restaurant chain presents fine Italian food in a casual setting. Among the wood-fired pizzas is the Margherita, which brings the taste of summer to the table with toppings of fresh mozzarella, tomato slices and basil leaves. Steaks, seafood and pasta dishes are also on the menu, including the signature Pasta Bravo! with grilled chicken, mushrooms and roasted red pepper sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
417 Royal St. 525-9711;
www.brennansneworleans.com
Breakfast at Brennan's, if you're doing it right, starts with an eye-opener like a frothy gin fizz, a smooth brandy milk punch or a fizzy mimosa. Then comes the serious eating, with poached eggs, oysters Benedict (with Canadian bacon and hollandaise), and a 14-oz. ribeye steak all available for a breakfast that will keep you going all day. Reservations required. Breakfast, brunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BREWHOUSE GRILL
201 N. Carrollton Ave. 484-0525
This relatively new restaurant is gaining a name not just for its homebrewed beers, but also for its love of all things barbecued. Try the barbecued pork nachos if you've brought a group with you to tackle them, then look to the overstuffed barbecue shrimp po-boys and heaping plates of slow-cooked baby back ribs. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BRICK OVEN CAFE
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-2097
The wood-burning oven in the kitchen turns out thin-crust pizzas like the pizza Florentina, which is topped with roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sweet onions. Other offerings include chicken Marsala, fresh fish and pasta dishes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BROKEN EGG CAFE
200 Gerard St., Mandeville (985) 624-3388
The flagship restaurant of the innovative breakfast cafe franchise keeps Northshore residents happy with a variety of omelettes, like the Hey Ricky! with homemade chorizo, avocado, green chilies, melted cheese and salsa. Reservations accepted Tuesday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
BROOKS' SEAHORSE SALOON
1648 Gentilly Blvd. 948-7050
This new tavern, across the street from the Fair Grounds, is collecting regulars with free red beans and rice on Mondays and $1.50 domestic beers every day until 8 p.m. Menu options include a half-pound sirloin patty known as the Seahorse burger, and the Yardbird Tenders, where lightly fried chicken is paired with your choice of four sauces. Lunch, dinner, and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BROUSSARD'S RESTAURANT
819 Conti St. 581-3866;
www.broussards.com
Dinnner at Broussard's is meant to be a full indulgence for the senses, with an extensive wine list and a selection of fine cigars to complement the meal. The specialty veal chop is seasoned with Creole mustard and topped with asparagus tips and a port wine demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BRUNING'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
1922 West End Pkwy. 282-9395
Bruning's is one of the cluster of Lakefront restaurants that offer fresh-as-it-gets seafood, but this one also has history on its side, as the doors have been open since 1859. The boiling pots are starting to bubble with crawfish and shrimp, though the fried oysters, catfish fingers and shrimp never go out of style. A house specialty is the whole flounder, served broiled, fried or stuffed with crabmeat dressing. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.
429 Decatur St. 522-5800;
www.bubbagump.com
Though Tom Hanks has moved on from his days as the affable Forrest Gump, Bubba Gump is keeping the dream alive with shrimp, and lots of it. There's coconut shrimp, shrimp sauteed in butter, shrimp steamed in beer, shrimp in a spicy sauce with French bread for dipping, and on and on. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BUD'S BROILER
500 City Park Ave. 486-2559;
605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 393-8160;
2008 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 899-BUDS (2837);
2338 Banks St. 821-3022;
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 466-0026;
3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan 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;
8855 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette 270-9599;
9327 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-2452
If a burger's just not good enough unless it comes topped with cheddar cheese and hickory-smoked sauce, Bud's is the place to be. Other options include a hot dog topped with chili, a smoked sausage sandwich and shrimp and catfish po-boys. The apple, peach and cherry pies are homemade, and the milkshakes are thick and sweet. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St. 891-1516;
5135 Canal Blvd. 488-4191;
www.draftfreak.com
The Bulldog takes a bite out of Mid-City with its new location on Canal Boulevard, where patrons can enjoy the 50 beers on tap in the cozy pub or the spacious courtyard. For a snack, try the Beer Shrooms, where beer-battered mushrooms are fried and served with honey mustard dressing. Half-pound burgers come with toppings like hickory barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. Lunch Friday through Sunday, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BULL'S CORNER
1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace (985) 652-3544
This cheerful hangout has plenty of customers who come in for conversation and a cocktail, but the menu soon gets their attention. Try the spicy fried alligator tenderloin drizzled with remoulade sauce or the 6-oz. filet Norton, which is accented by rich portobello mushrooms and blue cheese sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BYBLOS
1501 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-9773;
2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-9777;
3218 Magazine St. 894-1233;
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie (Lakeside Shopping Center) 830-7333
Each branch of Byblos has its own identity, with the 2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd. location featuring a grocery with specialty cheeses and meats and the new location in the Lakeside food court offering a condensed menu. But they all have Lebanese favorites such as lentil stew and Mediterranean staples like pita sandwiches, stuffed grape leaves and desserts wrapped in phyllo dough. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BYWATER BBQ
3162 Dauphine St. 944-4445
There's more than just barbecue at this local hangout, where breakfast suggestions include omelettes, crepes, frittatas and huevos rancheros. Barbecue items include chicken, pork and beef all smoked, grilled, smothered in sauce and accompanied by baked beans and coleslaw. 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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