ARTICHOKE

Artichokes are popular starters around town. Cannon's offers an artichoke and spinach dip served with Parmesan cheese and tortilla chips. Carmine's prepares a seafood-stuffed artichoke. Grilled California artichokes are on the starters list at Gulfstream on The Avenue. Zeke's stuffed artichoke is a popular appetizer. Vega Tapas Café prepares an artichoke and goat cheese tartletta that comes with caramelized onions in a flaky puff pastry. Stuffed artichokes are a solid starter to any meal at Chad's Bistro. Marigny Perks has stuffed artichoke soup on their expanding menu. The "Little Bites" menu at Crazy Johnnie's Steakhouse features stuffed artichoke. At Assunta in Slidell, fried artichokes are topped with Romano cheese and a red sauce.