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BABYLON CAFE
7724 Maple St. 314-0010 The housemade bread, baked daily, makes Babylon Cafe's chicken shawarma a cut above the rest. It's BYOB, and the staff will happily provide a corkscrew and glasses so that customers can enjoy a gyro plate or falafels with their own bottle of wine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BACCO
310 Chartres St. 522-2426; www.bacco.com Italian cuisine pairs with local seafood at Bacco. Try the shrimp Bolognese in red sauce over linguine with a slice of housemade focaccia and, at lunch, a 10-cent martini. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

The inventive menu of 201 Restaurant & Bar features the Caribbean bouillabaisse.

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BACK PORCH GRILL
414 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 892-5252 This low-key lunch spot combines Creole and Italian flavors in dishes like Creole stewed chicken over rice or fried catfish with potato salad. Pick-up available for customers in a hurry. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

BACK TO THE GARDEN
833 Howard Ave. 299-8792 Vegetables grow in this garden, and vegetarians are delighted with the sandwiches and garden salads. For those who prefer meat to plants, the menu also includes charbroiled chicken salad with shredded carrots and cucumbers. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Limited CBD delivery available. Credit cards and checks. $

BAGEL FACTORY
8127 Oleander St. 837-8707 The former Metairie-based bakery has moved into New Orleans. They still bake challah, biscotti, pastries and, of course, bagels. For lunch, try a bagel filled with chicken salad or deli meat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri., breakfast and lunch Sat.-Sun. Checks. $

THE BAKERY
5321 Franklin Ave. 282-9203 'Mr. Gerry' has been serving up po-boys, hot lunches and seafood in Gentilly for 47 years now. This is where you can get the classic roast beef po-boy with gravy crafted from the drippings of the roast. Don't forget the shrimp, ham-and-cheese and oyster po-boys. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BALCONY BAR & CAFE
3201 Magazine St. 891-1225 Enjoy one of the 50 beers on tap while watching crowds amble past on Magazine Street. The bar also serves filling pub grub like half-pound burgers, pizzas and calzones. During the daily happy hour, Buffalo wings are 25 cents each. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BANDITO'S
535 Tchoupitoulas St. (Ambassador Hotel) 599-2111 Sip a frozen margarita with a plate of fajitas or Bandito's nachos loaded with guacamole, sour cream, black beans, cheese and pico de gallo. At the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily happy hour, extended to closing on Wednesday, margaritas are two-for-one and tequila shots $4. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BANGKOK CUISINE
4137 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3606 The perfect place to fill up before a night of dancing next door at Rock 'N' Bowl. This Mid-City Thai restaurant features pad Thai, chicken curry, sauteed scallops over glass noodles and tilapia with basil. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BANGKOK THAI
513 S. Carrollton Ave. 861-3932 Tulane and Loyola students flock to this Thai restaurant for pad Thai, fiery curries and drunken noodles -- wide noodles with a stir-fry of sweet basil, baby corn, bell pepper and a choice of meat. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BANK CAFE
2001 Burgundy St. 371-5260 The kitchen at this trendy new Faubourg Marigny restaurant serves creative dishes. Sit at the vintage bar and enjoy Louisiana crab beignets with horseradish aioli or black drum on Swiss chard in a saffron broth. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

THE BAR & BISTRO AT LA LOUISIANE
725 Iberville St. 378-8200; www.lalouisianerestaurant.com Management recommends the lamb osso buco, Abita Turbo Dog-braised beef short ribs glazed with cane syrup and the New Zealand lamb chops marinated with garlic and herbs. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BARCIA'S GROCERY
3633 Annunciation St. 899-9111 The po-boys and club sandwiches are both popular lunch items at this Uptown eatery. Guests also order the daily specials like red beans and rice on Monday, fried pork chops on Thursday and seafood plates on Friday. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Fri. Cash only. $

BARRACKS STREET CAFE
430 Barracks St. 525-0330 For those dreaming of California, this low-key juice bar in the French Quarter offers Left Coast specialties like salads, fajitas, quesadillas and wraps of purple cabbage and cheddar cheese. Wash it all down with a fruit smoothie or fresh-squeezed juice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BARRECA'S
3100 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-4546 At Barreca's, the menu features the popular local mix of Italian cuisine with Creole accents, like crabcakes with spicy horseradish sauce and roast duck with Cajun rice. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, the early-bird special is a great deal. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BARRISTER'S PATIO BAR AND GRILL
2120 Pakenham Drive, Chalmette 271-2500 Sit on the patio and enjoy eggplant Napoleon (eggplant and shrimp stuffing between fried eggplant on pesto pasta in a hollandaise sauce) or the signature veal Pakenham of baby veal medallions sauteed in brown butter and topped with lump crabmeat. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

BARROW'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
2714 Mistletoe St. 482-9427; 4001 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 328-3336 The menu at Barrow's used to feature one item: the famous fried catfish. At the recently opened Harvey location, ribs, steaks, pasta and gumbo have been added. No reservations. Lunch Thu.-Sat. on East Bank and Tue.-Fri. on West Bank, dinner Tue.-Sat. $

BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-9001 Basil Leaf serves Thai food in an elegant atmosphere. The management recommends the spicy shrimp curry -- grilled shrimp served in Thai green curry with vegetables and noodles -- and the half-duck smoked in-house, fried and topped with a five-spice Cabernet sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BAYONA
430 Dauphine St. 525-4455; www.bayona.com When the weather is nice, Bayona's patio makes the perfect spot for a duck sandwich with cashew butter and pepper jelly on a seven-grain bread baked by Chef Susan Spicer's own bakery. Classic creations like crispy smoked quail salad with bourbon molasses vinaigrette continue to draw rave reviews from serious foodies. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BAYOU BAGELRY
1907 St. Charles Ave. 525-9400; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-6400; 4626 Hwy. 22 (22 West Shopping Center), Mandeville (985) 845-1081; 6307 S. Miro St. 862-6800 Who says you can't get good bagels outside of New York? Customers keep returning for the wide variety of bagels, gourmet cream cheese spreads and bagel sandwiches, like the R&B with roast beef, cheddar and bacon dressed with mayo, lettuce and tomato. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily at all locations. Credit cards. $

BAYOU BAR
2031 St. Charles Ave. (Pontchartrain Hotel) 524-0581; www.pontchartrainhotel.com Guests sipping a cocktail can order from the menu of the neighboring Pontchartrain Cafe, which offers Creole crabcakes, trout Pontchartrain and the signature Mile-High Pie. On Sundays, the hotel offers a gospel brunch with music by Shades of Praise. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

BAYOU CAFE
6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Four Points by Sheraton), Metairie 885-5700; www.fourpointsneworleans.com The Bayou Cafe, with a menu of gumbo, jambalaya and red beans and rice, can satisfy that hunger for a taste of New Orleans. American classics, such as burgers and Philly cheese steaks, are also available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BAYOU COFFEE HOUSE
326 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. 484-7390 The caffeinated drinks, along with the muffins, bagels and pastries, get people moving first thing in the morning. At lunch, popular options are the club sandwich, egg salad sandwich and the Santa Fe wrap with chicken, salsa, colby cheese and lettuce. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BEACH HOUSE
2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie 885-1407 This family-friendly location serves up salads, pasta, burgers and an affordable 16-oz. rib-eye steak for only $10.95. On the weekends, Beach House breaks out the karaoke machines. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St. 488-7357 There's no sand on the signature Beachburger, a 10-oz. burger grilled and dressed any way you please. An 8-oz. grilled tuna steak, served as a salad or sandwich, and fried shrimp have recently been added to the menu. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BEAR'S RESTAURANT
128 W. 21st Ave., Covington (985) 892-2373 Come out of hibernation for a sloppy, gravy-drenched roast beef or a barbecue beef po-boy. Fried shrimp po-boys are also popular here. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. Checks. $

BECK-N-CALL CAFE
534 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 875-9390 The folks at Beck-N-Call set up shop inside the old Pogue's Corner Deli about 10 months ago, serving soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches (grilled panini-style) along with daily hot-plate specials. The turkey club sandwich comes on a honey wheat bun featuring smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, romaine lettuce and tomatoes with honey mustard. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

BEEF CONNECTION STEAK HOUSE
501 Gretna Blvd., Gretna 366-3275 The menu here focuses on thick-cut steaks and a variety of seafood. Try the unique spin on surf and turf, which includes filet mignon and barbecue shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BEGUE'S
300 Bourbon St. (Royal Sonesta Hotel) 553-2278; www.royalsonestano.com Executive Chef Philippe Pinon combines local seafood with the tastes of Provence. Management recommends the grouper braised in bouillabaisse broth served with mussels, shrimp, clams and saffron potatoes in a roux sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, champagne brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

BELLA LUNA
914 N. Peters St. 529-1583; www.bellalunarestaurant.com The moon above the Mississippi River always looks lovely from this romantic restaurant. Lovebirds nibble on osso buco with braised garden vegetables or grilled yellowfin tuna with Louisiana crawfish tails, redskin potatoes and white truffle oil. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BENEDICT'S RESTAURANT PLANTATION
1144 Lovers Lane, Mandeville (985) 626-4557 Northshore residents rave about this 19th century plantation restaurant's Creole menu, which includes pecan-smoked prime rib with a Creole stuffed potato and Creole crabcakes with lump crabmeat. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

BENNACHIN
1212 Royal St. 522-1230 Bennachin's tasty West African dishes include fried black-eyed beans, apricot lamb served with broccoli and couscous and the jama jama in makonda, sauteed spinach with plantains and coconut rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BENNIGAN'S GRILL AND TAVERN
3010 Holiday Drive 394-2805; 3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 888-0664; www.bennigans.com From coast to coast, guests always find a good time at Bennigan's, where American classics like fajita chicken quesadillas, fried Monte Cristo sandwiches and Reubens provide the fuel for a party-time atmosphere. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

THE BESH STEAKHOUSE AT HARRAH'S
512 S. Peters St. (Harrah's New Orleans Casino) 533-6111; www.harrahs.com Rising culinary star John Besh keeps the high rollers well fed at this steakhouse inside Harrah's Casino. The American Kobe beef, served with lobster and shrimp-stuffed piquillo peppers, and the cowboy steak, an aged 32-oz. prime rib steak, will make every diner feel lucky. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$

BETSY'S PANCAKE HOUSE
2542 Canal St. 822-0213 At the start of the day or the end of a long night, Betsy's breakfast special can satisfy guests' hunger for less than $4. Beyond the basic breakfast fare of eggs, grits, biscuits, pancakes and bacon, the lunch menu also includes fried chicken, turkey, and red beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

BEVE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
838 Derbigny St., Harvey 365-1522 The breakfast burrito features flour tortillas wrapped with eggs, bacon, potatoes, chorizo, refried beans, cheese and pico de gallo; the enchilada plates include corn tortillas baked and stuffed with shredded chicken, onions and cheese, all covered with Beve's homemade sauce and melted cheese. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards.

BIG APPLE DELI
7708 Maple St. 309-1465 Big Apple Deli gets most of its supplies from America's deli Mecca -- New York City. The cheesecakes, half sour pickles, pastrami and corned beef are all flown in directly from New York's famed Carnegie Deli. The massive sandwiches could feed a family of four. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BIG EASY DAIQUIRIS & CAFE
428 Canal St. 903-1763 Go for the grilled chicken sandwich, a grilled 8-oz. chicken breast served on specialty bread. Or maybe you're in the mood for the Cajun chicken strips, chicken strips marinated Cajun-style, then battered, deep fried and served with the house's specialty sauce. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BILLY'S PLACE
1025 Dealers Ave., Jefferson 818-2121 Popular here are the shrimp-stuffed avocado (fresh shrimp baked, peeled and seasoned over half an avocado) and the fried chicken plate (crispy chicken battered in Billy's special blend with baked macaroni). On Fridays, specials include lobster. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

THE BISTRO AT MAISON DE VILLE
733 Toulouse St. 528-9206; www.hotelmaisondeville.com Choose a bottle of wine from a cellar of more than 800 labels or an imported beer to accompany seared scallops wrapped with bacon over leek gnocchi or bacon-wrapped venison filet mignon in a caramelized onion glaze with grilled shrimp and a yam lyonnaise souffle. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BISTRO MOISE
827 Toulouse St. (Hotel St. Marie) 571-2888 Nestled alongside Hillery's on Toulouse inside the Hotel St. Marie, Bistro Moise serves up breakfast and lunch. (Hillery's takes over for dinner.) Especially recommended are the cheese boards and French onion soup, topped with melted Gruyere cheese and beef a la bourguignonne. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BLUE BANANA
998 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson 309-9999 The menu features the same mix of Mexican and Italian dishes with burgers and pizzas that guests devour at the original location, Blue Tomato. Try the combination pizza of green peppers, onions, sausage, mushrooms and olives in red or white sauce. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BLUE MOON TAVERN
115 Focis St., Metairie 831-6725 No matter the color of the moon, guests always find tasty bar food like mozzarella sticks made from scratch, daily specials and the Blue Moon burger loaded with bacon, cheddar and honey hickory barbecue sauce. Live bands and karaoke get the party going. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BLUE TOMATO
4401 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson 734-3000 Despite the name, the tomatoes on the burgers are red. The menu here offers a wide range of American favorites, including burgers, pizzas and even Italian and Mexican dishes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BLUEBIRD CAFE
3625 Prytania St. 895-7166 The huevos rancheros and buckwheat pancakes continue to be popular. Vegetarians rave about the new veggie hash of eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, carrots and shredded potatoes with two eggs. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Checks. $

BOMBAY CLUB RESTAURANT & MARTINI BISTRO
830 Conti St. 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com Sample the Duck Duet (leg of duck confit and pepper-seared boneless duck breast with sweet potato beignets in a Calvados and Vermont maple syrup reduction) or the Asian five-spiced fillet of Atlantic salmon with sesame laced baby spinach and Maine lobster topped with a mango salsa. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BON VIVANT CAFE & CATERING
830 3rd St., Gretna 376-8840 After studying in Italy, Trudy Ruppenicker came home and opened Bon Vivant two months ago to serve traditional Cajun and Creole dishes with French flair. One early favorite is the fresh grilled salmon, marinated overnight in a sweet, spicy, savory marinade and grilled with a citrus sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., early dinner Wed.-Fri. Credit cards. $

BOULE PRIME HOUSE
1202 N. Highway 190, Covington (985) 809-0969; www.bouleprimehouse.com The USDA Prime steaks taste even better with one of Boule's signature butters flavored with garlic pesto, horseradish cayenne or rosemary Worcestershire. Only the strong tackle the 'cowboy steak,' a 32-oz. bone-in prime rib. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BOURBON HOUSE SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
144 Bourbon St. 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com This busy Brennan-owned establishment keeps Bourbon Street revelers well-supplied with bivalves. The menu also includes grilled gulf fish and the plateau de fruits de mer, a tower of fresh, cold local seafood. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

BOZO'S
3117 21st. St., Metairie 831-8666 The kitchen doesn't clown around when it comes to cooking seafood. The fresh fish, stuffed crabs, crawfish and shrimp can't be beat. Between lunch and dinner, the oyster bar satisfies people looking for a snack. Reservations accepted for dinner except Friday. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

BRAVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN
1711 St. Charles Ave. 525-5515; 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-8828; www.bestitalianusa.com Let the kitchen take a bow for its wood-fired pizzas, seafood and pasta dishes, like the pasta bravo with wood grilled chicken and mushrooms in a roasted red pepper sauce over rigatoni. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
417 Royal St. 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com Brennan's helped make brunch a New Orleans institution with offerings like eggs Hussards -- poached eggs atop Holland rusks with Marchand de Vin and Hollandaise sauces. For dinner, management recommends the filet Stanley with a red wine sauce, sauteed bananas and horseradish sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, brunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BREWHOUSE GRILL
201 N. Carrollton Ave. 484-0525 This brewpub features the Lagniappe Pilsner, which goes great with the charbroiled oysters, pulled pork nachos, steaks or burgers. The bar has plenty of TVs to keep track of the big games. Oysters are 25 cents a piece during the weekday happy hour. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BRICK OVEN CAFE
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-2097 The namesake oven makes crisp wood-fired pizzas loaded with grilled chicken, Italian sausage, tomatoes and herbs. The menu also includes Italian specialties like veal Liberta stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese and pine nuts in a Marsala wine sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BRIGTSEN'S
723 Dante St. 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Brigtsen takes contemporary Louisiana cuisine to the next level. Favorites include the roast duck with corn bread dressing and honey pecan gravy and the non-fried seafood platter. The new crawfish shortcake is like a crawfish pie but served with black pepper shortcake. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BROKEN EGG CAFE
200 Gerard St., Mandeville (985) 624-3388; www.anotherbrokenegg.com This Northshore cafe knows that breaking an egg is the only way to make a gourmet omelette. Later in the day, the lunch menu features home-cooked specialties like pot roast, meatloaf, turkey and dressing. Reservations accepted Mon.-Fri., call-ahead seating on weekends. Breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

BROOKLYN PIZZA
2701 Airline Drive, Metairie, 833-1288 The restaurant's most popular pie is the 20-inch Special, generously appointed with pepperoni, sausage, beef, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and black olives. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

BROOKS' SEAHORSE SALOON
1648 Gentilly Blvd. 948-7050 This neighborhood joint by the Fair Grounds keeps regulars coming back with tasty bar food like burgers, onion rings and grilled chicken sandwiches. Catch the crawfish boil every Thursday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BROUSSARD'S RESTAURANT
819 Conti St. 581-3866; www.broussards.com In Broussard's cobblestone courtyard, guests enjoy redfish Pontchartrain (pan-fried fish on shrimp, crabmeat and oysters) and veal chops seasoned with Creole mustard and topped with wild mushrooms, asparagus, red wine demi-glace and beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BRUNING'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
1922 West End Pkwy. 282-9395 With nearly 150 years of cooking experience, Bruning's has learned the perfect way to prepare seafood. Boiled seafood, broiled flounder and fried softshell crabs are all popular at this lakeside restaurant. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.
429 Decatur St. 522-5800; www.bubbagump.com Run, Forrest, run, and order a big plate of shrimp. At this movie-themed restaurant, they sell popcorn shrimp, fried shrimp, Cajun shrimp, boiled shrimp, coconut shrimp, and even fried chicken and ribs. No reservations. 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 Highway, Jefferson 837-9419; 5600 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 348-0492; 6325 Elysian Fields Ave. 282-6696; 8855 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette 270-9599; 9327 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge 738-2452 Bud's Broiler has become a favorite local stop for grilled burgers and hot dogs topped with chili, cheese, hickory sauce and onions. The shakes, fries and onion rings round out a meal here. Shrimp and catfish po-boys have just been added to the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St. 891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd. 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com With nearly 50 beers on tap, the menu leans towards classic pub grub like burgers along with Tex-Mex items, like the Tex-Mex egg rolls stuffed with spicy chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, onion and cheese. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BULL'S CORNER
1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace (985) 652-3544; www.bullscorner.com Bull's Corner specializes in dishes such as the catfish Bucktown, a pecan-crusted catfish filet topped with meuniere sauce, and the fillet Norton: a 6-oz. filet mignon topped with Danish blue cheese, garlic sauce and served on a grilled portobello. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BYBLOS
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 830-7333; 2020 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 837-9777; 1501 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-9773; 3218 Magazine St. 894-1233 Reasons for Byblos' popularity range from a quick falafel sandwich at the Lakeside mall location to the Veterans location's full-scale Lebanese grocery. Popular at each spot are Middle Eastern staples such as grilled lamb kabob or chicken shawarma. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BYWATER BBQ
3162 Dauphine St. 944-4445 The flexible kitchen at Bywater BBQ is capable of serving anything from Tuesday's Mexican night to traditional smoked chicken, pork and beef brisket with all the favorite barbecue sides. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Delivery available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch and dinner Sat.-Sun. Credit cards.

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