Gambit Weekly's Winter Restaurant Guide couldn't come at a worse time: right before Lent. Just when the period of abstinence kicks in, the guide brings readers a big, tempting survey of culinary indulgence. There are too many burger joints, chefs' tables, sushi bars, pizza parlors and steakhouses to resist temptation. Give up everything else, but not coffeeshops or Creole landmarks. Keep going to the Chinese restaurants and new taquerias. Forsake all the other earthly pleasures and vices, but keep necessary sustenance. It's the prudent thing to do.
The guide is arranged by cuisine type and includes information about menus, hours of operation, reservation policies and more. Peruse the guide for new places to try or check the index to find what categories include your favorite restaurants.
Enjoy. But only as much as absolutely necessary.
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Prices are for average dinner entrée.
$ $1-$10
$$ $11-$20
$$$ $21-up
INDEX:
African
American
American Contemporary
Bar & Grill
Barbecue
Belgian
Brewpub
Burgers
Café
Cajun
Caribbean
Chinese
Coffee & Dessert
Creole
Deli
Diner
Fondue
French
Gourmet to Go
Greek
Indian
Italian
Japanese/Sushi
Korean
Latin American
Louisiana Contemporary
Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Mexican/Southwestern
Music and Food
Neighborhood
Pan-Asian
Pizza
Sandwiches and Po-boys
Seafood
Soul Food
Steakhouse
Tapas/Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
