Spring Restaurant Guide
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NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL
721 Common St. 558-0830 Nacho Mama's in the CBD is no longer associated with the Uptown establishment, but they're still a staple for the downtown lunch rush, serving burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos up fast. No reservations. Lunch weekdays. Credit cards and checks. $
NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL
3242 Magazine St. 899-0031 Owner Shane Finkelstein has sold the downtown Nacho Mama's to concentrate on the Uptown sit-down dining experience. Fajitas, chimichangas and the 'Tijuana lift my skirt' burrito are supplemented by happy hour and daily drink specials. Reservations recommended for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
NAPOLEON HOUSE BAR AND CAFE
500 Chartres St. 524-9752 Had Napoleon escaped and accepted the offer of living at this famed French Quarter establishment, he may have dined on the muffaletta, served hot with ham, salami, melted Provolone cheese and homemade olive salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
NARDO'S TRATTORIA
6078 Laurel St. 895-9441; www.nardostrattoria.com Located inside the former Norby's spot, Nardo's offers an assortment of seafood dishes and entrees ranging from three-cheese calzones to osso buco. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
NEW CITY DINER
1340 Poydras St. 561-0061 Spice up your workday with lunch fare like the Thai baked chicken with zucchini and cabbage. Want something heartier? Try the beef brisket smothered in gravy over rice. No reservations. Delivery available for large orders. Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Credit cards and checks. $
NEW ORLEANS CAKE CAFE
307 Exchange Alley 525-2600 Besides desserts, this French Quarter bakery does light breakfasts and lunch, with omelettes, fresh-baked croissants and pastries the biggest crowd pleasers. For lunch, there are fresh soups daily, salads and sandwiches including a roasted chicken salad sandwich. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch daily. Checks. $
NEW ORLEANS FOOD AND SPIRITS
208 Lee Lane, Covington (298) 875-0432; 210 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 828-2220; 2330 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 362-0800 Several locations please diners with cheesy crawfish egg roll to start, followed by the softshell Lafayette: softshell crab dressed with shrimp sauce. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$
NEW ORLEANS GRILL
300 Gravier St. (Windsor Court Hotel) 523-6000; www.windsorcourthotel.com British-trained chef Jonathan Wright serves up a salad of fennel and shaved hearts of palm dressed with truffle oil and a roasted elk loin served with pumpkin and lemon puree. Help yourself to the establishment's massive wine cellar. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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| Chef Paul Cattoche cooks up the house specialties at Maximo's Italian Grill. |
| Photo by Cheryl Gerber |
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER AND SEAFOOD CO.
817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-8580; 1005 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 734-1122; 6920 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 455-1272; www.nohsc.com On-the-go snackers pick up the One Handed Barbecue Shrimp po-boy, but leisurely diners love the crawfish and eggplant Napoleon. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
NEW YORK BAGEL CO.
3923 Magazine St. 371-5982 Uptowners will be thrilled with this new addition, which features the Brooklyn Bomber (smoked chicken breast, havarti cheese, spicy mayo and tomatoes on a choice of 19 different bagels) or the New Yorker (Nova lox, cream cheese, finely shredded red onions and capers with the same bagel choice). No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
NEW YORK PIZZA
208 N. Carrollton Ave. 482-2376 New York Pizza's signatures include the Bronx, dripping with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage and salami. Pick up the Snooie bread to feast on first: an Italian bun covered with melted Swiss, mozzarella, oregano and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NICK'S ON CARROLLTON
1120 S. Carrollton Ave. 566-1414 The Carrollton consists of a fried chicken breast sandwich dripping with grilled onions and smothered in cheddar cheese. Burgers are big and juicy and served with spicy fries. No reservations. Lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
NINJA
8433 Oak St. 866-1119 The popular box sushi is your choice of fish layered with snow crab, rice, avocado and green onions. The dinner for two includes tempura, beef and chicken teriyaki, gyoza dumplings, edamame, seaweed salad and a choice of two rolls. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE
4308 Magazine St. 894-9797 The dhanya ghost is a leg of lamb stewed with coriander and spices. Vegetarians find safe haven with the tamatar and capsicum: tomatoes stuffed with bell peppers, vegetables and homemade cheese. Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
NOLA
534 St. Louis St. 522-6652; www.emerils.com Anything under the wing of Emeril Lagasse is guaranteed to be divine. Try the cedar plank fish rubbed with citrus and horseradish or the roasted duck with a caramel whiskey glace. Reservations highly recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
NOODLE BAR & TEA SHOP
702 Decatur St., 571-8928 Snack on the miso soup or go for a heftier meal of soba noodles, tempura shrimp or pad Thai. Sip a tea that's straight from China. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
NUVOLARI'S
246 Gerard St., Mandeville (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com Within the New York-style dining room, start with the homemade crabmeat ravioli, proceed to the veal Parmesan Florentine, and if you still have room, finish with the homemade white callebaut cheesecake. Reservations recommended for parties of four or more. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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