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Spring Restaurant Guide
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MAGAZINE PO-BOY AND SANDWICH SHOP
2368 Magazine St. 522-3107
Be sure to look for old favorites as well as new ones. The muffaletta salad with olives, provolone, Swiss and shredded Genoa salami is sure to become a favorite as well the white beans and rice served with smoked or hot sausage. Try the shrimp stew or shrimp Creole over rice with potato salad, or the eggplant Parmesan po-boy, a variation on a old standby, served with provolone cheese and red Italian gravy. Cash only. $
MAHLEANANI PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
811 Conti St. 299-8496
This pan-Asian eatery is making a name for itself with its Goig Ga chicken, a cold chicken and cabbage salad marinated with sweet spicy vinegar, served with shrimp chips and Nuoc Cham. Another alternative is curry chicken sauteed in curry coconut milk and served with vermicelli rice noodles. The fried tofu with sweet and spicy vinaigrette and noodles is popular for vegetarians. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $
MALONEY'S RESTAURANT
5000 Old Gentilly Road 942-2400
While many come for the breakfast specials, Maloney's also offers a daily lunch buffet for only $7.99 featuring gourmet cheesecakes. A favorite of regulars is the giant seafood platter, complete with catfish fillets, crabcakes, stuffed shrimp, fried jumbo shrimp, seafood stuffing, jambalaya, oysters and steamed vegetables. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
MAMA ROSA'S SLICE OF ITALY
616 N. Rampart St. 523-5546
For the past 20 years, Mama Rosa's has been serving up pizzas and muffalettas alongside traditional Italian dishes. Try the meatballs and spaghetti, or if pizza's more your speed, go for the Mama's Everything: pepperoni, Italian sausage, black olives, onions, green peppers and mushrooms. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MAMA'S TASTY FOODS
1641 Louisiana Ave. 899-6162
Daily fried chicken specials and turkey necks define this humble takeout spot, but you can also find Asian dishes and American cooking. Ask about the two-piece special with a side and a drink for $2.99, one of the best deals around. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MANDARIN HOUSE CHINESE BUFFET
1645 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 263-5333;
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 779-0888
In its seventh year serving Metairie, the Mandarin House's buffet offers everything in traditional Chinese cuisine such as chow mein, the General's chicken, fried rice, egg rolls, and sauteed chicken, as well as desserts, sushi and salad. Get it to go by the pound. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MANDE'S RESTAURANT
340 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-9047
Good old familiarity with home-style favorites keeps the same folks coming back each day to Mande's. The egg platters for breakfast include the eggs Sardou, Benedict and Florentine. Hot plate combos are available for lunch with more local specials such as crawfish etouffee made with your choice of rice or eggplant. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
MANDICH RESTAURANT
3200 St. Claude Ave. 947-9553;
www.mandich.net
Mandich brings the freshest seafood to its tables, cooked with a delicate touch. The house recommends the trout Mandich, where the fresh fillet of speckled trout is broiled and its crisp crust is laced with a light lemon sauce. For the crabmeat Bienville, jumbo lump crabmeat is baked in a crab shell and topped with a shrimp and oyster sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MANDINA'S
3800 Canal St. 482-9179
The dining room in this neighborhood institution always hosts a rowdy mix of old and young locals and a few visitors having a business lunch over Bloody Marys; it's worth the wait. Dive into the trout meuniere or the trout amandine. The bread pudding is a sweet, severe classic, topped with a rum sauce. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
MANGO HOUSE
8115 Jeannette St. 862-5848
Chef-owner Anne Lloyd displays a cool Caribbean vibe at the former Ninja locale, with her colorful menu and restaurant. She recommends the jerk chicken entree, marinated and grilled to perfection. Also consider the beef pepper pot, a spicy beef stew entree, followed by the homemade Key lime pie. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MANUEL'S HOT TAMALES
4709 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-661
Their motto ³quality over quantity² stands the test of time. Immortalized in ³The 12 Yats of Christmas,² Manuel's has been serving freshly made tamales to locals for more than 60 years. The takeout window facing S. Carrollton Avenue serves up a pared-down menu without the previous tacos and enchiladas, keeping to the classic batches of three to a dozen tamales. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MAPLE STREET CAFE
7623 Maple St. 314-9003
The cozy ambience of Maple Street Cafe makes it popular for the college set as well as an older crowd. Try the new grilled portobello mushrooms with lime vinaigrette, or the house specialty -- linguine Nora. Linguine pasta is combined with spinach, leeks and chicken. Another new addition is the bleu filet -- an 8-oz. filet mignon topped with crumbled bleu cheese and balsamic port wine demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $$
MARCO POLO
1901 Audubon St. 862-7656
Featuring sno-balls all year round, Marco Polo's name reflects its offbeat, quirky nature. Located in the Uptown college ring, Marco Polo features red beans and rice on Monday and a Thai dish to be announced weekly on Tuesday. Other house recommendations include the eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, and pesto chicken and pasta in cream sauce and pine nuts. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
THE MARIGNY BRASSERIE
640 Frenchmen St. 945-4472;
www.cafemarigny.com
Attracting tourists and locals who want a martini and a fish foie gras dish, the Brasserie offers New Orleans cuisine with a contemporary twist. Daily specials include the roasted scallops with shrimp over an asparagus tomato risotto with crispy parsnips and Creole cream sauce. There is also the longest happy ³hour² known to man on Sundays through Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and a Sunday brunch to get your Bloody Mary on. Reservations accepted. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner Sunday through Saturday, Sunday brunch. Credit cards. $$
MARK TWAIN'S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road, Metairie 832-8032
Mark Twain pays homage to its namesake author and its local roots in its menu. Consider the Innocents Abroad pizza featuring salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. The house favorite, the Life on the Mississippi Pie, is topped with everything you can imagine would fit on a pizza. Flesh out your meal with a Caesar salad and a glass of wine. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MARTIN WINE CELLAR
714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie 896-7300;
3827 Baronne St. 899-7411;
www.martinwine.com
If you're looking for a specific liquor or wine, chances are Martin's got it. Check out the deli with a wide range of food to go (beef tenderloin with Yukon gold potatoes, grilled mahi mahi with pineapple salsa topping, grilled asparagus) and ask about wine tasting events. The first Wednesday of every month features Wine Flights, where one ticket allows you to try five wines and free appetizers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
MARTINIQUE BISTRO
5908 Magazine St. 891-8495
Chef Kevin Reese combines French-Caribbean flavors with Louisiana ingredients to create some very creative dishes. The house suggests the braised rabbit with dried apricot and mushrooms, the Caribbean bouillabaisse with lime saffron and cayenne, and the steamed mussels. An extensive wine list complements any dish in this laid-back yet elegant setting. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
MAT & NADDIE'S
937 Leonidas St. 861-9600
Soon to come: a monthly, family-style seating arrangement featuring seven themed courses! The kitchen has already rolled out some new dishes you don't have to wait to try. The chef recommends the smoked marrow and mushroom tart baked in phyllo crust, and the Manchego cheese and roasted tomato polenta with rosemary mushroom demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES
1114 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-7052;
3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 885-1526;
www.mauricefrenchpastry.com
Maurice's pastry chef, Jean Luc, specializes in the kugelhopf, a pound cake with German origins. Try it in all sorts of varieties including white chocolate, white chocolate raspberry, lemon, chocolate chip or wild blueberry. The fruit tarts are also popular, and Maurice's makes wedding cakes to order. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Monday through Saturday, breakfast and lunch Sunday. Credit cards. $
MAXIMO'S ITALIAN GRILL
1117 Decatur St. 586-8883
Maximo's extensive wine list complements the ever-changing menu to keep up with what's in season. Simple preparation shows off the fresh flavors of the menu and its Italian roots. Fresh fish daily and, when in season, the butternut squash soup and butternut squash ravioli are recommended by the house. Not to be missed is the Italian coconut gelato served in a coconut shell. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MAW MAW'S KITCHEN
3764 Derbigny St., Metairie 833-629
7Self-described as the ³best-kept secret in Metairie,² Maw Maw's Kitchen serves up French bread pizzas, po-boys, hot tamales, and homemade muffalettas made fresh to order. Try the spinach and artichoke dip and daily special hot plate items. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
MCALISTER'S DELI
2701 Airline Drive, Metairie 830-4030
McAlister's massive Club sandwich with ham, turkey, cheddar and Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard sauce on wheat is a bestseller. Consider also the Spud Max, a baked potato stuffed with ham, turkey, bacon, and Swiss and cheddar cheese. For lighter fare, the Asian chicken salad hits the spot with rice noodles, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, cucumbers and a 4-oz. chicken breast. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MCNULTY'S BITTER END
5129 Canal Blvd. 483-7930
Located just beyond cemetery grounds, McNulty's dark ambience lives up to its spooky rep with awesome ³spirits and food for the soul.² Whether you're playing pool or just chilling with friends, a banger (British slang for a sausage) or a meat pie will quell your munchies demon. Opening for lunch soon, there's patio dining overlooking the graveyard to better enjoy your mean steak sandwich and cold beer on tap. Dinner and late-night Monday through Saturday.
MEAUXBAR BISTRO
942 N. Rampart St. 569-9979
Wine by the glass or bottle starts you off right, followed by a country pate with Roquefort and Brie de Meaux cheeses. The Asian influence comes in the form of coconut shrimp with red curry sauce and sticky rice, with more traditional fare including braised lamb shanks and center-cut chops and steaks. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MELIUS BAR & CAFE
1701 Lake Ave. Metairie 828-9446
Not every bar opens at 5:30 a.m. to serve coffee and doughnuts, but Melius Bar & Cafe does. In the evening, try a Melius Burger or a beef or chicken melt on Texas Toast to scarf while you watch the game or your buddies play pool. The menu also includes salads, wings, chicken tenders, poppers, mozzarella sticks and baked potatoes. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MICHAEL'S MID-CITY GRILL
4139 Canal St. 486-8200
It may always be busy, but that's a sure sign the food is good. Michael's Mid-City Grill is home to the world's most expensive hamburger, the Big Bucks Burger. For a mere $150, you can get a made-to-order burger topped with mushrooms, sour cream and caviar; it comes with a free bottle of Dom Perignon and will get your picture on the wall. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MICHAUL'S LIVE CAJUN MUSIC RESTAURANT
840 St. Charles Ave. 522-5517;
www.michauls.com
Visitors and locals alike count on Michaul's for an evening of live music, dancing and traditional Cajun dishes. Start out with a crawfish pie or the boudin bites served with honey mustard sauce, then move on to the crawfish etouffee, the barbecue shrimp platter, or the pecan-crusted catfish served with lemon butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MIDDENDORF'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Highway 51 North (exit 15 off I-55 North), Manchac (985) 386-6666
No trip between New Orleans and Ponchatoula would be complete without a stop at this family-friendly seafood house. Popular appetizers include crawfish cakes and barbecue oysters, while entrees feature Middendorf's spicy broiled catfish, flounder stuffed with a seafood dressing, and Manchac's famous boiled crabs. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
MIDI
614 Canal St. (JW Marriott Hotel) 527-6712;
www.midirestaurant.com
If you're unacquainted with Midi's menu, the house encourages you to start with the Lafitte Blue Crab and Crawfish Cake with a poached pear in Chambord sauce. Breakfast brings the classic eggs Sardou and Louisiana herb-rubbed steak, creamed spinach and Hollandaise sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MIKE ANDERSON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
215 Bourbon St. 524-3884;
1 Poydras St., Riverwalk Food Court 522-7727;
www.mikeandersons.com
Not all lunch specials are created equal -- Mike Anderson's offers all-you-can-eat fried catfish or shrimp for $7.95 Monday through Friday, and an oyster special (just 25 cents a piece from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Monday through Thursday. Other attractive options include the broiled seafood platter with broiled fish, stuffed shrimp, stuffed crab, shrimp Supreme with sherry and onions and stuffed mushrooms. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
MIKE SERIO'S PO-BOYS & DELI
133 St. Charles Ave. 523-2668
Open since 1958 and known for its daily specials, Mike Serio's offers something for everyone, including a new Atkins menu. Breakfast choices include eggs, hash browns, French toast, pancakes and omelettes. Daily specials include crawfish etouffee and softshell crab. Be sure to ask what's on the menu for today and when the next crawfish boil is going to go down. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MIKIMOTO
3301 S. Carrollton Ave. 488-1881
Sushi lovers come to Mikimoto for the 99-cent dine-in special with more than 20 sushi items from which to choose. Favorites include the Red Dragon, a tuna tataki with avocado and spicy crunchy on top. For those on a diet, brown rice can be substituted in any of your favorite rolls. Atkins dieters can even leave out the rice or switch out the seaweed for soybean paper or cucumber. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MILANO'S PIZZERIA
3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie 780-7500
Milano's offerings have expanded to include low-carb pizzas and whole-wheat dough. Items for Lent include the seafood lasagna and the always-popular garlic shrimp pizza. Another choice is the Mardi Gras pizza, with spicy bisque cream sauce shrimp, diced tomatoes and green onions. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
MILAN'S CREOLE CAFE
4116 Marigny St. 288-6374
Formerly Montrel's Creole Cafe, new ownership and the same chef continue a tradition of preparing Creole dishes. The fettuccine Montrel features fried Gulf shrimp and crawfish tossed in a creamy sauce. The pasta Milan offers chicken and crawfish with angel hair pasta. Look for lots of seafood on the menu, daily specials and many desserts. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MIYAKO JAPANESE SUSHI BAR & HIBACHI
1403 St. Charles Ave. 410-9997;
3837 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 779-6475
Traditional Japanese fare is what you'll find at Miyako, with specials including the sushi Bento, a wide variety of rolls, and grilled seafood, meats and vegetables prepared hibachi-style. Both locations offer a wide range of sushi and sashimi, and large selection of teas and desserts to finish your dining experience. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MOONLIGHT CAFE
1921 Sophie Wright Place 522-7313
Where else could you order food and cigarettes for delivery? For all the night owls and the extremely lazy in the Uptown area, Moonlight Cafe comes to the rescue until the wee, wee hours. A new lunch menu offers specials on soups, mozzarella sticks, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches and more. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $
MONA'S CAFE
504 Frenchmen St. 949-4115;
3149 Calhoun St. 861-2124;
3901 Banks St. 482-7743;
4126 Magazine St. 894-9800;
www.shopno/monas.com
Mona's has spread throughout the area in recent years, providing affordable Middle Eastern food. Old standbys such as gyros, tabouleh, baba ghanoush and falafel sandwiches are still available, as well as new sauteed vegetable dishes and eggplant sandwiches for vegetarians. Check out the international grocery adjacent to some locations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MORNING CALL COFFEE STAND
3325 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4068;
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Clearview Shopping Center), Metairie 779-5348;
www.morningcallcoffeestand.com
Since opening in 1870, Morning Call has continued to do what it does best, and that's serve piping-hot, lightly sweetened beignets. Aside from cafe au lait, there are also juices, milk and frozen coffee. Open 24 hours at the Severn Avenue location; breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night Friday through Sunday at the Clearview location. Cash only. $
MORTON'S OF CHICAGO
365 Canal St. (The Shops at Canal Place) 566-0221;
www.mortons.com
The national steak chain celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, belly up the bar for free filet sandwiches. Other house suggestions include the Cajun ribeye, marinated for 60 hours prior to cooking the way you like it, and topping it all off with a sinful Godiva chocolate cake. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
MORTON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND CATERING
702 Water St., Madisonville (985) 845-4901;
www.mortonsseafood.com
Settle in at this restaurant overlooking the Tchefuncte River when you're looking for fresh seafood and enticing scenery. Right now is the season to suck down succulent oysters on the half-shell, and Morton's has plenty. For something more substantial try the Seafood Boat, a hollowed piece of French bread stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Credit cards. $$
MO'S PIZZA
1112 Avenue H., Westwego 341-9650
Aside from the pizza, there's a lot of Italian food to choose from here. The whole muffaletta is enough for three people; the lasagna weighs in at more than a pound, ready to feed two. Of course, don't forget the pizzas, with the large pepperoni a local favorite. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
MOSCA'S
4137 W. Hwy. 90, Avondale 436-9942, 436-8950
Old World Italian cooking is on the menu at Mosca's, and a thoughtful wine list complements the flavors on the plates. The oysters Mosca are baked in Italian seasonings and olive oil, and for the Chicken a la Grande a whole bird is pan-fried with garlic, rosemary, oregano and white wine. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Cash only. $$$
MOTHER CLUCKER'S
132 Carondelet St. 558-0099
Brought to you by the folks who run Nacho Mama's in the Uptown area, Mother Clucker's is a poultry-friendly addition to the CBD. Consider the Buffalo chicken wrap, a flour or wheat tortilla stuffed with romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, carrots, celery, blue cheese, spicy Buffalo chicken and a choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards and checks. $
MOTHER'S
401 Poydras St. 523-9656
Those working in the downtown area are at least grateful to have Mother's nearby, with the famous debris roast beef po-boy. Covered in gravy with all of the pan-roasted pieces of roast beef, it's the sandwich that made Mother's and comes dressed with shredded cabbage, pickles, mayo and two kinds of mustard -- a four-napkin job. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MOTHER'S RESTAURANT
131 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna 368-8678
Even though it's only open during the business hours, Mother's sees a lot of business thanks to its location next to the Gretna Courthouse. Breakfast includes a variety of three-egg omelettes, including the Greek variety with feta cheese. Get them with browns or grits and make it a sunny morning. Reservation accepted for parties of six or more. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
MR. B'S BISTRO
201 Royal St. 523-2078;
www.mrbsbistro.com
Mr. B's is familiar to most French Quarter visitors as the place to get barbecue shrimp. Another good bet is Chef Michelle McRaney's Gumbo Ya-Ya, made with andouille sausage and chicken. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday, dinner Friday and Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MR. ED'S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1001 Live Oak St., Metairie 838-0022
The family-friendly Mr. Ed's always has something for everybody, and with Lent upon us, Mr. Ed's is serving up the works with its seafood-stuffed bell peppers, full of crawfish tails and crabmeat. Consider also the paneed trout, topped with crabmeat, green onions and mushrooms, or the seafood po-boys. Credit cards and checks. $$
MR. GYROS
3232 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-6833;
3620 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 833-9228
Mr. Gyros' specialty is the namesake dish, with pork, lamb and beef roasted fresh every day. Other favorites are the traditional moussaka, a layered eggplant, potato, zucchini, ground beef and rice dish, and the traditional baklava (phyllo dough, honey, walnuts) for dessert. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MR. JOHN'S STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
2111 St. Charles Ave. (Avenue Plaza Hotel) 679-7697;
www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com
Fine dining with a twist is to be expected at Mr. John's, a humbly named but high-class steakhouse. Aside from the prime beef, try the cornmeal-crusted redfish and center-cut filet Oscar, both with crabmeat topping. The chocolate creme brulee comes highly recommended by the staff as an excellent meal-capper. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
MR. ROO'S DELI & CATERING
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4010
At Mr. Roo's, you can find local favorite dishes such as shrimp Creole. Or perhaps chicken or veal Parmesan or a fried chicken club sandwich is what you crave for lunch. Ask about rotating daily lunch specials. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
MULATE'S THE ORIGINAL CAJUN RESTAURANT
201 Julia St. 522-1492;
www.mulates.com
Mulate's likes to keep the beat as lively as the food, so check out the live zydeco music while you sup on authentic Cajun food. Don't forget the Zydeco Gumbo full of shrimp, sausage, chicken and okra. Seafood cravings can be met with the fried seafood platter piled with shrimp, catfish, crawfish, stuffed crab and fried oysters. Save room for the homemade bread pudding. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MURIEL'S JACKSON SQUARE
801 Chartres St. 568-1885;
www.muriels.com
Muriel's Jackson Square keeps everyone's anticipation high by revising the award-winning menu often. Named by New Orleans Magazine as ³Chef of the Year,² Muriel's Erik Veney has created the pecan-crusted drum with shrimp remoulade and suggests homemade turtle soup and crawfish crepes. Leave room for the Peanut Butter Bomb. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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