Spring Restaurant Guide
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HAAGEN-DAZS
1 Poydras St., 523-3566; 621 St. Peter St., 523-4001; 8108 Hampson St., 861-1005; www.haagendazs.com This gourmet ice cream chain indulges cravings into the wee hours at the French Quarter and Riverbend locations. Special concoctions like the Mint Chip Dazzler and the Bailey's shake are satisfying, as are old favorites like banana splits, root beer floats or the humble plain scoop. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
8116 Hampson St. 865-1634 This neighborhood favorite is both a sushi bar and a full Japanese restaurant, providing light lunches and hot meals of noodles or cooked fish. Enjoy an assortment of specialty sushi rolls, including the Hana Special Roll with a combination of salmon, tuna, snow crab, cucumber, avocado, egg, and shrimp tempura. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HARBOR SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR
3203 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-6454 The Harbor happily ships its fresh-caught Louisiana seafood all over the continental United States, but lucky locals get dishes like the crabmeat-stuffed eggplant in crawfish sauce. Also try the shrimp Cathy -- sauteed shrimp and mushrooms in lobster sauce served over rice with green salad and French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HARD ROCK CAFE
418 N. Peters St. 529-5617; www.hardrock.com This rock 'n' roll-themed institution is, surprisingly, debuting 64 new menu items this spring. It assures us, though, that they'll all be in the vein of the American soda-shop classics we rely on, like the juicy burgers and tasty ice cream floats. And you'll still be able to dine in the shadow of Britney Spears' hand-me-downs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HEAVENLY HAM
5300 Tchoupitoulas St. 891-5100 This deli prides itself on quick service, but with tasty gourmet sandwiches like these, you might want to linger. The Paradise Club is a flaky croissant loaded up with ham, turkey, bacon and Havarti cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., lunch and early dinner Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
HEDGES BAR AND GRILL
4 Galleria Blvd. (Wyndham Hotel), Metairie 620-9412 The new chef at Hedges plans to change the menu for the spring soon, but for now try Creole specialties like the pan-fried crawfish cake served with corn macque choux. Be sure and swing by for the live music during Friday's happy hour. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
HELL'S KITCHEN
1201 Burgundy St. (inside Cosimo's) 525-4355 Patrons at Cosimo's have one Hell of a time when it comes to ordering food to balance the popular French Quarter bar's libations. The traditional bar food is all here, including burgers, wings and poppers, but there are some other pleasant surprises in the calzones and gourmet pizzas. No reservations. Delivery available. Dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $
HERBSAINT BAR & RESTAURANT
701 St. Charles Ave. 524-4114; www.herbsaint.com Watch the streetcar roll by through large windows looking out on the hip Warehouse District as you discover Susan Spicer and Chef Donald Link's newest creations. The Kurobuta pork belly is an uncured bacon steak, served with curried lentils in a housemade chile vinaigrette. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
HERO'S ALL-AMERICAN GRILL
4700 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 893-7700; 1211 Village Walk, Covington (985) 845-1000 The hand-formed, charbroiled 8-oz. All-American Burger is the star of the show at Hero's, where classic American diner-style cuisine is served up in a family-friendly atmosphere. Po-boys, seafood salads and specialty sandwiches are also popular. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM PARLOR
70456 Hwy. 21, suite 400, Covington (985) 809-7445 Hershey's (no relation to the candy makers) moved into the Nord Du Loc Shopping Center last September and has taken advantage of the foot traffic ever since. There are 32 flavors continually on display with nearly 10 others on reserve in the back. The staff loves the German chocolate cake flavor. Check out the five sugar-free flavors. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash and checks. $
HICKORY CAFE & GRILL
1313 Hickory Ave., Harahan 737-0033 This friendly spot is a great stop for hearty full-meal salads, sandwiches and daily plate lunch specials. The signature Hickory Salad involves jumbo grilled shrimp served over mixed greens with roasted pecans, tomatoes and blue cheese in a pecan vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
HILLBILLY BAR-B-Q
208 Tallulah Ave., River Ridge 738-1508 The hillbillies are moving -- but not to Beverly Hills, just into a new expanded space at the same address. All the better to accommodate the crowds that accumulate for a taste of the smoked barbecue chicken, pork and beef with all the sides, like coleslaw, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
HILLERY'S ON TOULOUSE
827 Toulouse St. (Hotel St. Marie) 571-2888 This casually elegant cafe inside the Hotel St. Marie offers Louisiana contemporary cuisine in the heart of the French Quarter. The roasted half-chicken is rubbed under the skin with a puree of garlic and bacon, then smoked, roasted and served in a savory butter sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOBNOBBER'S BAR & GRILL
139 Carondelet St. 525-5428 CBD workers love Hobnobber's for hearty portions of homestyle New Orleans cooking. Half a dozen specials are dreamed up daily and rotated throughout the week, like the fried seafood plates, southern fried chicken and smothered okra with sausage over rice. No reservations. Delivery available. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., bar open daily. Credit cards and checks. $
HOBNOBBER'S CAFE
5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie 734-8448 New light menu items, like the grilled boneless chicken breast served with tomatoes and broccoli, will please diners still in recovery from the holiday season. More decadent dishes, like the pan-fried crabcakes in crawfish cream sauce, are still available to tempt. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
HOME FURNISHINGS STORE CAFE
1600 Prytania St. 566-1707 In the tradition of old-fashioned in-store lunch counters, this homey cafe offers a welcome break from a busy shopping day with sandwiches, lunch specials and large, leafy salads. Try the crabcakes served with grilled vegetables, or the cool, creamy chicken salad scooped over mixed greens. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Checks and cash only. $
HONG KONG RESTAURANT
7400 Lakeshore Drive 282-1511 For more than half a century, Hong Kong has been pleasing palates with gourmet Chinese cuisine. The Crystal Shrimp is marinated in wine and garlic and prepared alongside stir-fried Chinese vegetables. The beef filet comes with a wine, butter and basil sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
HOOKAH CAFE
500 Frenchmen St. 943-1101; www.hookah-cafe.com This spot on the corner of happening Frenchmen Street leaves its floor-to-ceiling windows open on nice days to let in the energy of the street. Lounge on the red and purple velour pillows and enjoy the Tandoor salmon: a tender filet marinated overnight in a basil-herb sauce and roasted over wood charcoal, served with sauteed asparagus spears and wild mushroom biryani. Reservations accepted for large parties before 8:30 p.m. Delivery available. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
HOOTERS
301 N. Peters St. 522-9222; 2781 Belle Chase Hwy., Gretna 393-7177; 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-0160; www.hootersoflouisiana.com We read Playboy for the articles, and we go to Hooters for the food. There's plenty of truth in those time-honored justifications, especially with time-tested, hearty bar food like burgers, famous hot wings, quesadillas and Carolina-style roasted oysters served with drawn butter. Reservations for large parties only. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
HORINOYA
920 Poydras St. 561-8914 Escape the bustle of downtown in Horinoya's tranquil dining room. The sushi chefs prepare classic sashimi, maki and nigiri sushi. Try the soybean paper roll, a rice-less roll with tuna, white fish, salmon, mixed vegetables and a special sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
HOUSE OF BLUES
225 Decatur St. 529-BLUE (2583); www.hob.com Jake might not find his four fried chickens and a Coke on the menu, but Elwood would be happy with his namesake sandwich: a blackened chicken breast dressed with chile garlic mayonnaise, green chiles and sour cream and served with fries. Reservation recommend. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$
HOUSTON'S
1755 St. Charles Ave. 524-1578; 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 889-2301; www.houstons.com This neighborhood steakhouse has a casual, energetic atmosphere, with an open kitchen allowing you to view the fresh cuts of prime beef sizzling away on the grill. Prime rib is a specialty, as is the tangy teriyaki-glazed Hawaiian rib-eye served with grilled veggies and a loaded baked potato. New items include a pan-fried fish of your choice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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HUEY'S 24/7 DINER
200 Magazine St. 598-4839; www.hueys247diner.com This CBD spot is an oasis for late-night diners looking for something beyond the greasy usual in the wee hours. Classic diner food gets an upscale touch with sandwiches on fresh brioche, filet tips with eggs any style and thick, creamy shakes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
HUGH'S WINE CELLAR
4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville (985) 626-0066; www.hughswinecellar.com This shop has catered to the refined palate for more than 17 years with wines, cheeses, liquors and deli selections. The Northshore Reuben sandwich piles slices of rye bread with corned beef, Swiss cheese, pickled red cabbage and Hugh's special Creole mustard and broils it to perfection. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
THE HUNT ROOM GRILL
214 Royal St. (Hotel Monteleone) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com The house recommends the Black Angus sirloin or the almond crusted snapper sauteed in a white wine butter sauce. The Marquis Chocolat, a chocolate roulade soaked in Kirsch and served with mango-raspberry sauce, is a tempting denouement not to be resisted. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
HURRICANE'S
1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0050 Sports can make you hungry, even if your athletic abilities are best suited to watching others play on the 17 televisions at this sports bar. Hurricane's serves up hamburgers, chicken or shrimp quesadillas, and daily lunch specials such as bell peppers stuffed with seafood and served with angel hair pasta bathed in marinara sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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