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Spring Restaurant Guide
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PADRINO'S CAFE
1807 Burdette St. 314-9088
This Riverbend restaurant prides itself on being more than a pasta restaurant. Chicken Padrino, for instance, is a boneless chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese, smoked Fontana ham and fresh basil rolled in bread crumbs and baked, then topped with a mushroom cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. $$
PALACE CAFE
605 Canal St. 523-1661;
www.palacecafe.com
Patrons of this Brennan-owned restaurant start with the crabmeat cheesecake, a combination of crabmeat and Creole cream cheese baked in a pecan crust and topped with a meuniere sauce. One of the most popular entrees is the shrimp Tchefuncte, Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, green onions and roasted mushrooms in a meuniere sauce over popcorn rice. On weekends, the restaurant also offers a jazz brunch. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE
1204 Decatur St. 525-0200;
www.palmcourtcafe.com
The Palm Court hosts traditional New Orleans jazz, plus it's a restaurant with a substantial menu. The crawfish nantua is a specialty, with crawfish in a flamed brandy sauce over rice. Also popular is the chicken ambrosia: chicken prepared in a Pernod and fennel sauce and served over spinach pasta. Tables at the Palm Court are for diners only, and there is a $5 cover for tables. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
PAMPY'S CREOLE KITCHEN
2005 N. Broad St. 949-7970;
www.pampysinc.com
Get Creole food cooked with heart and soul at Pampy's, where those in the know start with the fried green tomatoes and shrimp appetizer, served with a zesty remoulade sauce. There's plenty to choose from among the seafood, barbecued ribs and steaks. But the piece de resistance is the deep-fried Cornish hen, injected with Creole spices and served with mustard greens and candied yams. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$
PARADISE CAFE
3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-4141
Located near the Barnes & Noble bookstore, Paradise's well-read menu features a range of breakfast favorites, including omelettes, bacon, grits and French toast. A lunchtime fave is the grilled shrimp salad, broiled shrimp tossed onto a bed of mixed greens and dressed up with tomatoes, black olives, cheddar cheese, eggs and housemade remoulade dressing. Breakfast daily, lunch Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
PARASOL'S RESTAURANT & BAR
2533 Constance St. 899-2054;
www.parasols.com
Parasol's claims to have the best roast beef po-boy east of the Mississippi River, but customers are equally enamored of its seafood offerings and friendly service. The seafood platter comes with fish, shrimp, oysters, a salad and bread. More focused diners can choose a seafood plate with one of the above, plus a side dish, lettuce-and-tomato salad and bread. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PARKWAY BAKERY & TAVERN
538 Hagan Ave. 482-304
Chef Kevin invites you to try the ³melt-in-your-mouth² roast beef po-boy. The New Orleans staple sandwich has fast become the favorite since this new, airy dining spot opened last December, just off the south end of Bayou St. John in Mid-City. An antique wooden bar greets customers at the entrance. Other traditional sandwiches and po-boys and salads round out the menu. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards accepted soon. $
PASCAL'S MANALE RESTAURANT
1838 Napoleon Ave. 895-4877
This seafood and Italian mainstay has been pleasing customers since 1913 with dishes such as the Frutta del Mare, in which pasta is tossed with scallops, crabmeat, oysters, shrimp and a light marinara sauce. Among the four tender veal specialties is the veal parmigiana, a cut of baby veal topped with red sauce and mozzarella cheese and served with pasta. And, of course, there's the original barbecue shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PATTON'S RESTAURANT AT THE HISTORIC SALMEN-FRITCHIE HOUSE
127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell (985) 645-3600;
www.pattonsrestaurant.com
Patton's has served the Northshore for more than half a century, caters on the south shore and has dished out award-winning fare at the Jazz Fest for the past 13 years. Executive Chef Ryan Stone Ware recommends the fillet of red snapper crusted in andouille sausage and crackers with a spicy Creole sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Wednesday through Saturday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$
PAUL'S CAFE
100 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula (985) 386-9581
Paul's gets hopping early in the morning, when locals come in for full breakfasts of eggs, biscuits and grits, and stays busy throughout lunch, when diners sample the specials such as red beans and rice with spicy sausage on Mondays. The over-stuffed po-boys are always a popular choice, with shrimp being the hands-down favorite. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $
THE PEARL RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR
119 St. Charles Ave. 525-2901
Since at least the 1940s, oysters on terrazzo tile have dotted the sidewalk entrance to this popular CBD restaurant -- as well as The Pearl's delicious po-boys. Founded in the late 1920s, The Pearl also serves grilled shrimp salad, etouffee, gumbo and turtle soup. Finish your meal with the traditional bread pudding or turtle cheesecake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
THE PELICAN CLUB RESTAURANT & BAR
615 Bienville St./312 Exchange Alley 523-1504
The Trio of Duckling is a combination of duck leg confit, grilled duck breast and barbecue duck, served with a honey and Louisiana navel orange sauce and honey glaze. There's also an award-winning wine menu and music in the piano bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
PEPPER'S RESTAURANT
4416-18 Magazine St. 897-1940
Uptowners have fallen for the chicken and tasso pasta: sauteed chicken breast with diced tasso, sliced mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce and served over linguine. Also try the barbecue shrimp, featuring as many as 25 shrimp in one order. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $
PERE ANTOINE
741 Royal St. 581-4478
Dishes that show off local flavors such as the Seafood Pirogue reflect Pere Antoine's connection to New Orleans food. It's a casserole of crabmeat, scallops and shrimp blended with rice, white wine and a hint of spinach in a cheesy cream sauce. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
PERISTYLE
1041 Dumaine St. 593-9535
Chef Anne Kearney Sand's delicate touch and inventive appetizers have made this restaurant a gourmand hot spot. For a light start, try the watercress and endive salad tossed with walnuts, apple, and Point Reyes blue cheese. The Pissaladiere is a specialty from the South of France: the puff pastry tart is topped with roasted garlic puree, caramelized onions, nicoise olives, goat cheese and white wine-brined anchovies. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
PETE'S PUB
444 St. Charles Ave. (Hotel Inter-Continental) 585-5401;
www.new-orleans.intercontinental.com
Located inside the posh Hotel Inter-Continental, Pete's invites diners to select new, named daily specials. Tender Tuesday features fried chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce for dipping. Flaming Thursday is reserved for Peter's sizzling chicken fajitas. Big salads, pizzas, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers and pastas complete the menu. Take-out available. Lunch, Monday through Friday; dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PETUNIA'S RESTAURANT
817 St. Louis St. 522-6440;
www.petuniasrestaurant.com
This Creole creperie is known for such delights as the St. Francis crepe with shrimp, crabmeat and ratatouille, or the St. Louis dessert flambe: vanilla ice cream with bananas, cherries and pecans served aflame at the table. Between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Petunia's offers a popular po-boy and salad menu to stave off hunger between lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Lakeside Shopping Center), Metairie 828-5288;
www.pfchangs.com
Start off your meal with the Chang's signature appetizer, the Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wrap. A cool lettuce cup helps take the heat off the spiced chicken, and a tofu variation is available for vegetarians. For an entree, the management recommends the spicy salt and pepper prawns, stir-fried in a spicy mix with chili pepper pods and a hint of ginger and green onions, and served with a sweet mustard sauce for dipping. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late night on weekends. Credit cards. $
PHO QUANG
4611 Alcee Fortier Blvd. 254-36920
It's pho, Vietnamese-style beef noodle soup offered 16 different ways in eastern New Orleans. Lunch and dinner served daily. Checks and cash. $
PHO TAU BAY
113C Westbank Expwy., Gretna 368-9846;
1565 Tulane Ave. 524-4669;
3116 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie 780-1063;
216 N. Carrollton Ave. 485-SOUP
This popular Vietnamese mainstay is opening a fourth restaurant in Mid-City. You can't go wrong with the bun thit nuong -- charcoal-broiled sliced pork served over a bed of vermicelli with cucumber, spearmint, bean sprouts, crispy lettuce and peanuts. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
PHOENECIA
4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-9950
Hummus, baba ghanoush and tabouleh are the staples of this Middle Eastern eatery. All entrees, (including the appealing salmon kebabs) come with two side items and pita bread. Spicy shrimp, chicken or beef kebabs, lamb chops, grape leaves and several vegetarian options round out the menu. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PICCADILLY CAFETERIA
104 Hwy. 190 W., Slidell (985) 646-0566;
533 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 391-1063;
1701 W. Thomas St., Hammond (985) 419-0556;
2222 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie 454-6271;
2609 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 834-2695;
3200 Paris Road, Chalmette 271-6860;
3800 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-0775;
4150 Gen. De Gaulle Drive, Algiers 392-7030;
4403 Chef Menteur Hwy. 282-7198;
8908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 467-4224;
69008 Hwy. 190 Service Road, Covington (985) 892-9994;
www.piccadilly.com
Now under new management, this popular national chain is rolling out the specials for spring. On Friday and Saturdays, try the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet for $8.99 (while the season lasts); Thursday is kids' night, an entree, drink and dessert for only 99 cents. Senior discount days are from Monday through Wednesday, from 2-5 p.m. Breakfast will become available at many locations beginning around May 1. And low-carb dining is a daily menu feature. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards, checks. $
PIERRE MASPERO'S RESTAURANT
440 Chartres St. 524-8990
Rambling through the French Quarter can be mighty hungry work, but a stop at this Creole eatery can ease the pangs. The most popular appetizer is the crawfish bread, baked with roasted red peppers and three cheeses and topped with crawfish tails in mushroom cream sauce. Maspero's gumbo is a meaty treat, with ham, sausage, crab, shrimp and okra all simmered together. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PJ'S COFFEE & TEA
143 Elk Place 585-1775;
154 E. Hall Ave., Slidell (985) 643-9040;
224 W. Thomas St., Hammond (225) 381-2495;
644 Camp St. 529-3658;
800 Metairie Road, Metairie 828-1460;
945 Magazine St. (National D-Day Museum) 525-0255;
1532 Robert E. Lee Blvd. 283-6686;
1545 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 368-6600;
1600 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (985) 871-9326;
1808 B West Airline Hwy. (LaPlace);
2963 Hwy. 190, Mandeville (985) 674 1565;
3700 Orleans Ave. (American Can Co.) 934-1192;
4100 Gen. DeGaulle Drive 392-4280;
4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Clearview Shopping Center), Metairie 885-4543;
4480 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 624-9015;
5300 Tchoupitoulas St. 895-2007;
5432 Magazine St. 895-0273;
7624 Maple St. 866-7031;
10158 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 738-7797;
70456 Hwy. 21, Covington (985) 875-7894;
New Orleans International Airport (West Terminal and Terminal B), Kenner 466-2103;
61103 Airport Road, Slidell;
www.pjscoffee.com
Born in New Orleans some 25 years ago, PJ's was recently acquired by Atlanta-based Raving Brands. But PJ's continues as a favorite New Orleans place to relax, read, or just hang with friends. Coffee (iced mochas are the local fave) and tea complement a variety of morning-baked pastries. Menus and hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
PLANTATION COFFEEHOUSE
5555 Canal Blvd. 482-3164
Located on high ground next to a railroad track, Plantation invites you to try the daily specials, including no-carb casseroles (vegetable or yellow squash) and an eggplant Parmesan. Plantation's soups, sandwiches and vegetarian options are always available. The bread pudding is the favored dessert. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Friday and Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
POLYNESIAN JOE'S
869 Magazine St. 525-9301;
www.polyjoes.com
Owner Joe Wong's unique establishment features a sand volleyball court and, on Tuesday and Thursday nights, ladies' lingerie shows -- colorful settings for traditional bar food such as mozzarella sticks, chicken wings and jalapeno pepper-poppers. Heartier appetites can dig into the Big Wong burger, or a bowl of jambalaya. Eat and drink on the cheap on Wong Wednesdays' Dollar Burger Night, which also features $1.50 ³Wong-necks.² Lunch and dinner, daily. Credit cards. $
PONTCHARTRAIN CAFE
2031 St. Charles Ave. 524-0581
The Pontchartrain serves a wide array of Creole food, but diners mainly wait patiently to scale the Mile High Pie, an 8-inch stack of Neopolitan ice cream on top of a pie crust. That's topped with an inch of spearmint ice cream, and the whole thing enjoys a layer of meringue. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE PORT HOLE RESTAURANT
4406 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell (985) 643-1419
Seafood and steaks dominate the menu here. Executive chef William Fabares recommends the tequila lime tuna, a grilled sashimi tuna served with a tequila lime beurre blanc, topped with lump crabmeat. Or try the huge seafood platter, which includes softshell crab for an extra $6. Reservations recommended. Dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
PORT OF CALL
838 Esplanade Ave. 523-0120
Yep, Port of Call is known for its giant burgers, but the options don't end there. The management of this fun, funky joint swears the filet mignon rivals that of five-star steakhouses, and the overstuffed baked potatoes are a meal unto themselves. Pizzas also are a popular choice, as are salads with homemade dressing. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
POTATO KING
3729 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-5464
Spuds are the main event at Potato King, of course, but this eatery also serves appetizers, soups, salads, po-boys, hamburgers and plate entrees such as hamburger steak. On the tater side, the King's Combination is a loaded baked potato stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish, cheddar cheese and chives. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
POYDRAS DINER
1555 Poydras St. (Exxon Building) 568-0733
If it's Friday, head to Poydras Diner for stuffed or baked fish and seafood gumbo. Every day there's the ever-popular fried chicken, plus burgers and traditional breakfasts including bacon, eggs and hot cakes. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
THE PRALINE CONNECTION
542 Frenchmen St. 943-3934;
www.pralineconnection.com
When you're hankering for old-school cooking, check out the Taste of Soul Platter serving file gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya, greens, fried chicken, catfish strips and bread pudding with the house's signature praline sauce. Another winner is the Connection Platter: fried catfish, chicken livers, crawfish, wings, okra, dill pickles and softshell crab. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE PRALINE CONNECTION GOSPEL & BLUES HALL
907 S. Peters St. 523-3973;
www.pralineconnection.com
On Sundays, stuff yourself with a delectable soul-food buffet, sip champagne and enjoy rousing gospel music: it's a great way to spend a late morning or early afternoon. During the week, this spin-off restaurant in the Warehouse District serves all-you-can-eat lunch buffets. Reservations are recommended for parties of 10 or more and for Sunday brunch. Lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
PRIMO PIZZA & PASTA
2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 464-4547
Primo is the place to hang out, play video games or spin tunes on the jukebox, and indulge in classic Italian dishes: pizza, spaghetti, lasagna, calzones -- all the usual suspects. There's also a seafood buffet on Fridays, a salad bar, and a baked potato bar with all the toppings. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $
PROTOCOL
535 Tchoupitoulas St. (Ambassador Hotel) 527-5271
A place to kick back and enjoy casual fare by the bar, Protocol is making a name for itself with its selection of 52 martinis and its regular martini classes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
PUCCINO'S
17th Street and Severn Avenue, Metairie 835-3151
³The real coffee of Italy² made from house-roasted beans is Puccino's claim to fame, and it's available in the form of hot or frozen espressos and cappuccinos. Other Italian specialties include zeppoles (a sweet treat along the lines of a beignet), grilled panini sandwiches, muffalettas, and meatball sandwiches on muffaletta bread. Reservations available for special events. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
PUPUSERIA DIVINO CORAZON
2300 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna 368-5724
The flavorful blends of Central America come together in this friendly restaurant, where Fridays are known for the whole fried tilapia. The signature pupusa is a mix between a corn tamale and a tortilla, filled with pork, cheese and onions. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
PURPLE ROSES
1116 Tulane Ave. 566-0950
Lunches are always hopping at this little Vietnamese outpost, which keeps medical-center workers and the CBD lunch crowd happy with plenty of Asian recipes. Check out the vermicelli curry bowl, crawfish fried rice, General Tsao Chicken, various types of pho (the signature soup of Vietnam) and a chicken-wing special: six pieces for $3. Lunch Monday through Friday. Cash only. $
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