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Spring Restaurant Guide
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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
923-C Metairie Road, Metairie 836-6859
When your taste buds call out for spicy curries and soft naan bread, the Taj Mahal is there for you. The chef recommends the chicken Makhanwala: tandoori chicken grilled and stewed in a butter-cream gravy, served with rice and the vegetable du jour. Vegetarians will find plenty of options, including the Malai Kofta. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TAN DINH
2005 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna 361-8008
Exotic tapioca pearl drinks in strawberry, peach, mango, avocado and passion fruit set the mood for affordable but filling fare. Check out a roasted chicken with steamed flower buns served with pickled vegetables and a spicy soy sauce. Lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday. Cash only. $
TANDOORI CHICKEN
115 University Place 299-1926
The only tough thing you'll find here is deciding which of the myriad North India offerings you want to try. The chicken, cooked in traditional tandoori clay ovens, is fall-off-the-bone tender. Vegetarians also have lots to choose from, including palak paneer, a spinach and cheese dish. If you can't choose just one thing, go for the all-you-can-eat buffet. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
857 Fulton St. 524-9805;
1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan 738-6722;
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-5088;
5932 Magazine St. 897-3974
Diners will find a casual atmosphere at the four locations with a menu that seldom changes and has dishes that all are made fresh daily. Meat eaters can chow down on the hearty ribeye carne asada taco, which starts with grilled marinated ribeye steak served with grilled cebollita (seasoned green onion), pico de gallo, onion and cilantro on a choice of a flour or corn tortilla. Lunch and dinner daily at Magazine Street location; lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday at all other locations. Credit cards. $
TAQUERIA JALISCO
2004 Daniels Road, Terrytown 368-1868
Diners can start sating their need for a Mexican food fix with breakfast, choosing from traditional rancheros-style scrambled eggs or eggs and potatoes. Later in the day you can opt for $6.95 plate lunches: fish, grilled beef, seafood soup and tacos with all kinds of meat fillings or gorditas -- meals in a pouch that are heartier than tacos. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA
1160 Terry Pkwy., Terrytown 433-4013
Hearty specials define the menu at this Mexican restaurant. The combo plate with chili relleno, flautas, enchiladas, guacamole, and rice & beans will fill you up. The sopa and taco special is perfect for the smaller appetite. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TEA GARDEN
1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0668
Regulars at this classic Chinese restaurant favor the seafood bird nest, which sautees scallops, crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat with baby corn, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and snow peas. Another popular item is honey-walnut shrimp as well as specials that change daily. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TED'S FROSTOP
6303 S. Claiborne Ave. 861-3615
Since 1955 the giant root beer mug sign outside this diner has beckoned the hungry, promising hearty breakfasts, lunch specials and the signature root beer and nectar malts. The quarter pound ³lot-o-burger,² served with waffle fries, fills most stomachs, and the economical blue-plate specials include Salisbury steak, roast beef and seafood platters. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
THREE HAPPINESS
199 Lafayette St., Gretna 368-1355
You may find yourself three times as happy when you order the trio of a steamed or fried dumpling, a fried crab claw and a shrimp ball. Other popular items include black pepper shrimp, roasted West Bank duck with vegetables, and barbecue quail, which is marinated, roasted and served with a salad. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TIMES BAR & GRILL
1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 639-3335;
1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-1161;
www.timesgrill.com
Burgers rule at this grill, which features the Colossal Jack Hamburger, a half-pounder cooked to order and topped with sauteed onions and pepper Jack cheese and served with a choice of French fries or housemade potato salad. For a different twist try the Cajun Sunset burger served with a sunny-side-up egg and a choice of cheeses. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
TOMMY'S CUISINE
746 Tchoupitoulas St. 581-1103
A Warehouse District restaurant with a Creole-Italian menu, Tommy's gets crabby this spring with lightly battered and fried softshell crab served with linguini pasta tossed with fresh basil and Roma tomatoes and served in a raggiano crawfish sauce. Then there's crabmeat Sardou, fresh artichoke steamed and layered with spinach, crabmeat and hollandaise sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TONY ANGELLO'S RISTORANTE
6262 Fleur de Lis Drive 488-0888
Chef Tony Angello never lets anyone go home hungry. The eggplant Tina features thinly sliced eggplant that's lightly breaded and fried, then layered with marinara sauce and cheese. Hearty appetites can enjoy the multiple-course Feed Me dinner, which includes a bounty of house favorites. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
TONY MANDINA'S
1915 Pratt St., Gretna 362-2010;
www.tonymandinas.com
You'll most likely be greeted at the door by owner Tony Mandina at this southern Italian restaurant. The shrimp Julia Grace starts with jumbo shrimp fried to a golden color, topped with the restaurant's own seafood marinara sauce and baked mozzarella cheese and served with angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $$
TOP OF THE DOME STEAKHOUSE
500 Poydras Plaza (Hyatt Regency New Orleans) 561-1234
Start with the Top of the Dome Sampler entree including barbecue shrimp, crabcakes, spinach artichoke dip and three colors of tortilla chips. Enjoy the variety of steaks, but save room for the signature Chocoholic Sampler, a variety of items such as petit fours in dark chocolate, white chocolate and milk chocolate. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
TORTORICI'S
441 Royal St. 522-4295;
www.tortoricis.com
This French Quarter restaurant blends Italian and Creole palates on the plate. The house specials include the Tortorici's Trio, a tour de force with a petite filet, shrimp scampi served over angel hair pasta, and a chicken breast topped with sauteed crawfish tails in a Creole sauce. The redfish stuffed with seafood dressing is another favorite. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRAUTH'S LAKE HOUSE & STEAMERY
3700 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-6488
Trauth's claims to have one of the largest selections of East Coast, West Coast and local seafood in the city and prepares it broiled, steamed, boiled, fried and grilled. Some all-you-can-eat plates are $9.99. For the less hungry, there's crabmeat au gratin: jumbo lump crabmeat topped with cheese sauce and baked. Reservations accepted for eight or more. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET
5050 Williams Blvd., Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner 443-8000;
www.treasurechestcasino.com/restaurant
Chef John Joffe stocks the daily buffet with fried oysters, shrimp and catfish, boiled shrimp, mussels, prime rib, and the option of a lobster tail for an extra $7. On weekends the offerings expand. Ask about the soup of the day and the grilled catch of the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-4476;
2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond (985) 345-6789
Enjoy a Chinese twist on local seafood with honey-pecan shrimp, large Gulf shrimp glazed with a sweet, creamy coating served atop honey-roasted pecans, garnished with golden sesame seeds and served with steamed white rice. Reservations recommended for eight or more. Lunch Wednesday through Friday and Sunday, dinner daily at the Mandeville location; lunch Monday through Friday and Sunday, dinner daily at the Hammond location. Credit cards. $$
TRICOU HOUSE
711 Bourbon St. 525-8379;
www.711bourbon.com
A good place to munch away large hunger pangs, Tricou House offers all-you-can-eat Alaskan white fish on Monday and Thursday, all-you-can-eat shrimp every day, and ribs on Wednesday and Sunday. Diners also can enjoy the sounds of zydeco, jazz and Cajun music that drift over from the nearby 711 Bar. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRUE BREW CAFE
200 Julia St. 524-8441
In addition to bar drinks and gourmet coffee, you'll find salads and sandwiches such as the turkey avocado sandwich, which is loaded with smoked turkey, avocado spread, lettuce and tomato on a hoagie roll. The chocolate suicide cake has a fudge-cake base that's covered with dark chocolate and topped with chocolate stars. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TUCKER'S TAVERN
635 S. Roman St. 522-0440;
www.tuckers-tavern.com
Hands-down best sellers here are the deep-fried burgers such as the signature Big Tuck: a half-pound of ground beef stuffed with pepper Jack and American cheeses and bacon, battered and fried, then topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. You can pair that with domestic or imported beer, with longnecks selling for $1.25 until 7 p.m. daily. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, lunch and early dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $
TUJAGUE'S
823 Decatur St. 525-8676;
www.tujagues.com
In keeping with its claim to be the city's second-oldest restaurant, Tujague's serves up Old World charm along with tasty Creole food. The shrimp Bayou Teche is a favorite, with sauteed shrimp placed on fried eggplant, then topped with a crabmeat sauce. A less aquatic concoction is the pan-fried chicken with New Orleans batter, served with cottage-fried potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TWO SISTER'S RESTAURANT
223 N. Derbigny St. 524-0056
Home cooking and daily specials are the rule with favorites such as jumbo shrimp with fried okra blended in tomatoes and cooked down, or a catfish plate with toast and a choice of potato salad, macaroni or a vegetable. You also can get a full breakfast for about $5. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash and checks. $
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