CARROLLTON / UNIVERSITY

BABYLON'S CAFÉ
7724 Maple St., 314-0010
Babylon's menu selections of kebabs, falafel, dips and vegetarian dishes are all available with fresh pita bread, but this Uptown café has earned distinction for its special homemade bread. Served hot and crusty, it provides a different approach to the familiar Middle Eastern standards and is perfect with a plate of hummus or baba ghanoush. Patrons can bring their own wine; there's no corking fee. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-9001
Basil Leaf is a favorite destination for fans of Thai cuisine. Try the grilled chicken coconut soup or a traditional Massaman curry with potatoes, peanuts and jasmine rice. Take advantage of half-price wine specials on Tuesday and two-for-one sake on Thursday. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BRIGTSEN'S RESTAURANT
723 Dante St., 861-7610; www.brigtsens.com
Located in a converted Riverbend home with several small, separated dining rooms, Brigtsen's is perfect for a romantic dinner or an intimate gathering. Dishes change daily, but one familiar entrée is the slow-roasted half duck served with cornbread dressing and honey-pecan gravy. Brigtsen's seafood platter, referred to as the "Shell Beach Diet," is a regular special that rounds up seasonally fresh seafood and offers it grilled, broiled or sautéed but never fried. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

BRUNO'S TAVERN
7538 Maple St., 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com
A popular hang-out for both college students and those who shelved their textbooks long ago, Bruno's has been slinging drinks and helping students blow off steam since 1934. The tavern's ever-expanding menu is available throughout the day and includes such temptations as Boudreaux cheese fries: sweet potato fries smothered with roast beef debris, gravy and blue cheese, then broiled with golden raisins and spiced pecans. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

CAFÉ NINO
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-9200
Though most of the pizza at Café Nino is thin crusted, call ahead to preorder the thick-crust Sicilian. The twice-proofed dough takes an hour to cook, but it's well worth the wait. Entrées include chicken or veal Marsala and cacciatore, eggplant parmigiana and calzones. If you're in the mood for a sandwich, try the Philly cheese steak, meatball sub or Italian sausage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Checks. $$

CAMELLIA GRILL
626 S. Carrollton Ave., 309-2679
This Riverbend gem serves up cheap and tasty omelets, sandwiches and pie off the grill to onlookers sitting around the restaurant's counter. The legendary Chef Special Omelet is stuffed with bacon and cheese and topped with chili and French fries. Also good are Camellia's milkshakes, called freezes, which come in a variety of flavors like strawberry and chocolate cherry. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CARROLLTON STATION
8140 Willow St., 865-9190
You don't have to leave this Uptown live music club just because you are hungry. The grill offers a stick-to-your-ribs menu that extends beyond burgers and cheese fries to include an assortment of Tex-Mex fare from tacos to burritos to quesadillas. No reservations. Lunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

C'EST SI BON
7457 St. Charles Ave., 866-4679
Part grocery store, part gourmet deli, C'est Si Bon offers hot lunch specials, sandwiches, salads and more, all available to go or for eating at a cluster of tables with views of St. Charles Avenue. Hot lunches from homemade meatloaf to red beans to lasagna vary by the day and include two sides and bread. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $

CHEF'S CORNER
710 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-0900
Chef's Corner is the new kid on the block in the Riverbend. The menu is a surf and turf affair with both big steaks and a variety of seafood dishes. Its version of barbecue shrimp serves shrimp sautéed with herbs and white vermouth. Lunch specials include red beans, blackened chicken or tilapia and beef tips with peppers and onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CHERRYONTOP
7712 Maple St., 861-4490; www.cherryontop.mobi
Part of the surge of new local purveyors of frozen desserts, Cherryontop stands out by serving low-calorie frozen yogurt. The stacké layers yogurt with nectar snowball and big bulging blueberries on top. The blendé blends blueberries, strawberries and bananas with frozen yogurt, shaved ice and juice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CHINA ORCHID RESTAURANT
702 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1428
A favorite with families and budget-minded college students alike, China Orchid's large menu includes familiar dishes and house specials. The empress chow mein has crispy thin noodles topped with scallops, shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables in brown sauce. The vegetarian-friendly sesame tofu is studded with broccoli, red and green peppers and sesame seeds in a semi-sweet sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CIRO'S COTÉ SUD
7918 Maple St., 866-9551; www.cotesudrestaurant.com
The door of this Maple Street storefront opens to reveal a charming French bistro with such classics as hanger steak served au jus with frites and green beans. Another house favorite is the bowl of steamed mussels in white wine and blue cheese sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., late-night Fri. and Sat. Credit cards. $$

COLD STONE CREAMERY
624 S. Carrollton Ave., 218-8900; www.coldstonecreamery.com
Cold Stone makes ice cream in-house every day. Orders are blended on a cool granite slab with items of your choice such as candy, nuts and fruit. The Founder's Favorite is sweet cream mixed with brownies, pecans, fudge and caramel. The Cheesecake Named Desire is a graham cracker-crusted cheesecake layered with ice cream and topped with raspberry sauce and a whipped raspberry frosting. Shakes and smoothies are also available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

COOTER BROWN'S
509 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com
Sports are always in season at this college hangout. Cooter's is home not only to countless television screens on which to watch the big game, but also a menu known for surprisingly good pub grub, including a host of creative variations on Philly sandwiches. Fried seafood, burgers, wings, grilled alligator sausage, sandwiches and oysters on the half shell are also available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CREPES Á LA CART
1039 Broadway St., 866-2362; www.crepesalacarts.com
This casual Uptown creperie just off Tulane's campus offers dozens of varieties of sweet or savory crepes, or you can design your own. The signature á la Cart crepe wraps up grilled chicken, honey ham, baby spinach, broccoli, red onions, mushrooms and choice of cheese with a drizzle of honey mustard. The Trifle Crepe is a sweet mix of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, chocolate chips and angel food cake sprinkled with brown sugar and cream. Breakfast, coffee and frozen drinks are available all day long. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

DANTE'S KICTHEN
736 Dante St., 861-3121; www.danteskitchen.com
The blackboard by the front door lets you know just how many locally grown or produced ingredients the kitchen is using each day. One mainstay is always the redfish on the half shell prepared skin-on with crabmeat and soft herbs, while the Trois Mignons delivers a trio of tournedos topped with portions of pork debris, stilton cheese sauce and marchand du vin. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

DUNBAR'S CREOLE COOKING
Loyola University Broadway Activities Center, 501 Pine St., 861-5451
Renowned soul-food chef Celestine Dunbar's famously filling meals of fried chicken, red beans, gumbo and breakfast pork chops are still available, even though her former Freret Street location was inundated after Katrina. She serves meals at the activities center at Loyola University, which is open to the public. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

FELIPE'S TAQUERIA
6215 S. Miro St., 309-2776; www.felipesneworleans.com
Belly up to the counter and call the shots as the cooks assemble fresh Mexican specialties like tacos, burritos and quesadillas to order. The al pastor tacos are filled with pork marinated in spices and roasted with pineapple and onions and have two per order. Tackle a super burrito for a foot-long tortilla wrap with your choice of meat and fillings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

FIESTA BISTRO
1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1612
A name change is in the works for Fiesta Bistro — in a couple months, the restaurant will become Café Granada. But the menu will remain largely the same, with an emphasis on Spanish cuisine. The paella features slow-cooked saffron rice studded with shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, chunks of chicken and peas. Vegetarian versions of the paella are also available. Another specialty is the twice-braised lamb shank, which uses both white and red wines. There are tapas dishes as well. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

FRESCO'S CAFÉ AND PIZZERIA
7625 Maple St., 862-6363; www.frescocafe.us
Pizza is the hallmark here, but don't forget about Fresco's Middle Eastern specialties such as the Greek salad or the spinach and feta triangles. Try the chicken portobello stromboli with mozzarella, portobello mushrooms and a spicy red pepper sauce, or the popular Italian stromboli with meat sauce and cheese. Delivery available. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FRIAR TUCK'S
5130 Freret St., 891-4080; www.friartucksbar.com
This is a convenient place for both scholar and slacker to grab beers, eat some food and watch a game or two. The kitchen offers the usual suspects of cheese fries, fried poppers, nachos and quesadillas. The Western burger is a pound of beef with pepperjack cheese and all the fixings. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $

GELATO PAZZO CAFÉ
8115 Oak St., 304-6908; www.gelatopazzo.com
Italian flavors fill the menu at Gelato Pazzo, from the homemade gelatos to the panini sandwiches. The café always offers new gelato flavors, but mainstays include chocolate chip, vanilla, blood orange and Fruits of the Forest, a blend of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Panini sandwiches are served on grilled ciabatta bread and include the Caprese with tomato, mozzarella and basil and the portobello with gorgonzola. Salads and daily lunch specials round out the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
8116 Hampson St., 865-1634
This neighborhood sushi bar offers a refreshing respite for shoppers from the many nearby boutiques or an energizing meal before a night out on the town. Hana is known for extra-large special rolls using combinations of salmon, tuna, snow crab, cucumber, avocado, egg and shrimp tempura. You can always challenge the sushi chef to surprise you with his own creations. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

IRIS
8115 Jeannette St., 862-5848; www.irisneworleans.com
The intimate dining room at Iris is a cozy setting for the classical French dishes and occasional Asian accents of Chef Ian Schnoebelen. The baby octopus salad mixes grilled octopus with tatsoi rabe, radishes, shaved fennel and pea shoots in a citrus vinaigrette. Roasted duck breast is served with Napa cabbage, Spanish chorizo, picholine olive jus and rosemary honey. Vegetarians can indulge in the chef's daily selections, and the bar turns out innovative cocktail recipes using fresh fruit. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

JACQUES-IMO'S CAFE
8324 Oak St., 861-0886; www.jacquesimoScafe.com
Utterly casual and immensely popular, Jacques-Imo's continues to draw crowds for decadent, highly seasoned takes on contemporary Creole cuisine. The shrimp and alligator cheesecake is a slab of savory Creole cream cheese studded with peppers and further enriched with smoked gouda. The carpetbagger steak is stuffed with poached oysters and topped with red onions, bleu cheese, and oyster and tasso hollandaise. Reservations for five or more. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

JAMILA'S MEDITERRANEAN TUNISIAN CUISINE
7808 Maple St., 866-4366
Mediterranean and Tunisian specialties abound at this intimate café in the university area. The merguez lamb sausage and refreshing zucchini and crawfish bisque are house specialties. The steamed mussels are worthy of note, and the couscous dishes (chicken, sausage, lamb and vegetarian) are a Moroccan treat. On Saturday nights, a belly dancer adds more excitement to the already lively scene, and occasionally even chef Jamila joins the dancing in the dining room. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAZMINE CAFÉ
614 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9301
Asian accents inspire this Riverbend restaurant's menu. The mushroom glass noodle soup combines mushrooms, tofu and cilantro in a warm broth. The tamarind shrimp soup hits sweet and spicy notes with pineapple, shrimp, okra and jasmine rice. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

LA MADELEINE
601 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8662; www.lamadeleine.com
Two types of coffee — strong French roast and milder American blend — start the day right at this popular French-style café. La Madeleine offers an enticing selection of breads and pastries, plus a cafeteria-like service of specialty breakfast plates, salads and sandwiches like the croque monsieur. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

LEBANON'S CAFÉ
1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200
With its big picture windows and corner location on Carrollton Avenue, Lebanon's offers enticing glimpses of garlic-laden, olive oil-drizzled delights that draw passersby inside for a meal. Vegetarians appreciate the comprehensive sautéed plate, which includes onions, green beans, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, yellow squash, zucchini and a spectrum of peppers over basmati rice with feta cheese and baked almonds. There are also generous plates of grilled meat with hummus and pita bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN
615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900
The Louisiana Pizza Kitchen offers gourmet pizzas like the Four Seasons, a pie with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, snow peas, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The chicken roulade is a chicken breast stuffed with andouille and crawfish dressing served over fettuccine and topped with a tomato-basil cream sauce. There is also a large menu of salads, pita wraps, calzones and pasta dishes. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MAPLE STREET CAFÉ
7623 Maple St., 314-9003
Maple Street Café has been a staple for Uptown diners for many years and deservedly so. The menu presents guests with a nice variety of choices. Try the oysters amandine with white wine and lemon butter as an appetizer For the main course, the Jameel duck is a boneless breast served with blueberry Cognac sauce. Fresh fish daily. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$

MAT & NADDIE'S
937 Leonidas St., 861-9600; www.matandnaddies.com
A beautifully renovated cottage and a perch by the river levee set the scene for contemporary Creole cooking. In addition to meat and seafood choices, the kitchen has many vegetarian options. The roulade is stuffed with porcini marinara puree, Gruyere and truffle oil. Smoked shiitake mushrooms come with brown jasmine/black sesame rice cakes in Thai red curry stew. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon. and Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MIKIMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com
Though it's home to a unique drive-through lane for phone-in orders, Mikimoto regulars also like to settle in at the petite sushi bar for house specialties like the Crescent City roll made with snow crab, spicy crawfish, shrimp and avocado. The Super Niku Maki is also a popular undertaking, prepared with thin-sliced beef rolled with crab, asparagus, green onion and shrimp all baked and topped with teriyaki sauce. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NINJA SUSHI
8433 Oak St., 866-1119
Ninja's army of devoted disciples makes it one of the busiest sushi restaurants in town. Favorite dishes range from exquisite cuts of maguro, salmon and snapper to steaming bowls of noodles and beautifully presented appetizers. Try the neck of yellowtail for a distinctively Japanese treat. Specialty rolls like the namesake Ninja roll with salmon, shrimp, eel, tuna and smelt roe are a single-serving feast. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

OAK STREET CAFÉ
8140 Oak St., 866-8710; www.oakstreetcafe.com
This lively little café always seems to play host to a wide array of neighbors enjoying specialties like the Creole Spinach Egg Nest, a dish of poached eggs resting on a spinach and cream cheese blend over English muffin halves with hollandaise sauce. The eggs Beauregard is a Southern twist on eggs Benedict with eggs on sausage patties over open-face country biscuits smothered in white gravy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www.one-sl.com
There isn't a bad seat in the house at this intimate Riverbend café, but a special treat for couples or solo diners is to sit at the tiny food bar looking directly into the open kitchen. From there, you can watch as chef Scott Snodgrass prepares seasonal dishes such as the popular country rib with potato croquettes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

PEPPERONI'S CAFÉ
8123 Hampson St., 865-0336
Pepperoni's has moved across the street to a larger location, but this Riverbend mainstay retains its popular menu. In addition to chicken, turkey, shrimp or veggie wraps served on tomato basil or spinach tortillas, the café offers pizzas and seafood pasta dishes. For dessert, choose from homemade chocolate cake, tiramisu or turtle cheesecake. Reservations for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PHILIP CHAN'S ASIAN-CAJUN BISTRO
8400 Oak St., 522-4964; www.asiancajunbistro.com
Philip Chan cooks a range of inspired Chinese and fusion dishes. A native of Hong Kong, Chan presents regional Chinese cooking that ranges from the fancier presentations of Hong Kong to the spicier Szechuan dishes. The pan-seared ahi tuna is sushi grade tuna served over coconut black rice with four tempura shrimp and topped with paprika, crawfish and crabmeat béarnaise sauce. Or try wok-sautéed chicken in a light brown sauce with honey-glazed pine nuts and crispy spinach. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit Cards. $$

PYRAMIDS CAFÉ
3151 Calhoun St., 861-9602
For a meal fit for a pharaoh, start with the Pyramid platter, which has enough hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, grape leaves, falafel, kibby and lebna for two. A more modest appetizer, the musabaha is a spicy blend of hummus with whole chick peas, garlic and hot pepper. The kafka kebab entrée features ground lamb mixed with parsley and onion. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

RED STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT
8330 Earhart Blvd., 861-1933; www.redstarchineserestaurant.com
Mandarin and Szechuan-style food is what's cooking at Red Star. The extensive menu includes egg foo young, lo mein, soups and entrées made with seafood, chicken, beef, pork or vegetables. Try the house special Happy Star, which includes assorted vegetables sautéed with chicken, beef, shrimp and scallops. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

REFUEL COFFEE AND NOSH
8124 Hampson St., 872-0187
Refuel Coffee and Nosh ventures well beyond the world of pastries. Popular brunch items include corned beef hash with eggs, huevos rancheros and belgian waffles with Nutella or peanut butter and bananas. During the week, enjoy early riser breakfast specials from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and sandwiches and salads for lunch. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $

RICCOBONO'S PANOLA STREET CAFÉ
7801 Panola St., 314-1810
You can always get a hearty standard breakfast at Riccobono's, but unique options include the crawfish omelet or the crab cakes Benedict. Lunch options include burgers, salads, red beans and rice and daily specials like hamburger steaks and fried catfish. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

ROMAN PIZZA
7329 Cohn St., 866-1166; www.eatromanpizza.com
You can create your own version of the ultimate pizza or go with one of the kitchen's inspirations such as the Roman Special Pizza with pepperoni, salami, ham, black olives and onions. Dinner entrées include lasagna, chicken with Alfredo sauce over pasta and a variety salads. Or try the $4.99 lunch-special sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

RUE DE LA COURSE
1140 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-4343
See Uptown listing for restaurant description.

SALTWATER GRILL
1340 S. Carrollton Ave., 324-6640
There's a special every night at Saltwater Grill and Mondays are always a good option with 25-cent oysters on the half shell. Lunch offers a selection of fried seafood po-boys, red beans and rice, hamburgers and grilled chicken. Specials include grilled fish with roasted-corn tomato salsa, chicken etouffée and blackened redfish. The restaurant's market features fresh, boiled seafood by the pound. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$

SARA'S
724 Dublin St., 861-0565
Among the Riverbend's cluster of restaurants, Sara's features an ambitious menu of blended Creole and Asian flavors. Start with crawfish egg rolls and samosas, and then tempt your palate with pressed Muscovy duck, grilled and served with a port-plum wine reduction sauce. Other dishes include pepper-crusted pork chops, honey-ginger scallops or Malaysian steamed mussels in savory garlic-white wine broth. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$

STATION 8801
8801 Oak St., 861-9293
People looking to fill up at Station 8801 are coming for onion rings, burgers, steak sandwiches and other hearty fare. The 8-oz. Angus beef burger comes with chips or a substitute of fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings. The 10-oz. filet is served with spicy potatoes. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

TED'S FROSTOP
3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615
You can still come by for a frosty cold mug of root beer at this vintage collegiate drive-in, but there's more to the place than memories. Service is quick, so you won't have to wait too long for a hot plate of red beans and rice. Lunch and dinner offerings include dishes like spaghetti and meatballs and Salisbury steak. There's drive-through service for pick-up orders. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

VERA CRUZ
7537 Maple St., 866-1736
Vera Cruz strives to bridge the best of Latin flavors, specializing in both Mexican and Latin American dishes. The fajitas offer a choice of grilled chicken, steak or shrimp served on a sizzling platter with the house special fajita sauce. Customary accompaniments include sautéed peppers, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, two types of cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, beans and rice. The Burrito Loco is stuffed with shrimp, steak, bacon, pepperjack cheese, refried beans and rice and covered with cilantro sour cream or queso crawfish sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VINCENT'S ITALIAN CUISINE
7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com
See Metairie location for restaurant description. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

WORLD'S HEALTHIEST PIZZA
6307 S. Miro St., 865-0244; www.worldshealthiestpizza.com
The special fiber-rich crust is this delivery and takeout-only pizza joint's claim to fame. The crust's health factor notwithstanding, everything on top still looks perfectly decadent. The Creole-Cajun Throwdown piles on the andouille sausage, alligator sausage, shrimp and chicken. The Mediterranean pizza is also popular. Sides include breadsticks and salads. Delivery available in the Uptown university area. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

YE OLDE COLLEGE INN
3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com
A New Orleans tradition since 1933, the College Inn is now operated by the Blancher family of Mid City Lanes Rock 'N' Bowl fame and is in a new location right next door to its original building. The kitchen turns out po-boys, barbecue shrimp and other specials nightly. Reservations accepted for six or more. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

YOU-GURT7
638 Maple St., 304-8432
This self-serve yogurt café takes its name from the DIY presentation of the frozen treat, but the place offers a lot more than soft-serve. A rotating soup menu, salads such as the Almond Chicken and the Avocado and Mango, and a variety of wraps and sandwiches give the new university-area restaurant options beyond dessert cravings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Z'OTZ COFFEEHOUSE
8210 Oak St., 861-2224
See Faubourg Marigny listing for restaurant description.

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