Whether you think of this time of year as spring or crawfish season, it's a good time to dine out.
Gambit Weekly's Spring Restaurant Guide surveys the city's dining scene from Cajun and Creole institutions to po-boy and pizza places. With restaurants arranged from A to Z, the guide has the latest news on menu items, hours of operation, reservation policies and more. Enjoy.
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LA BOCA
857 Fulton St., 525-8205; www.labocasteaks.com
For a taste of a chic Buenos Aires steakhouse, head over to this Warehouse District Argentine-style hotspot. Various meat dishes are served with piquant chimichurri sauce. Other menu favorites include potato ñoqui with pancetta and peas, and sides like crispy fries and grilled provolone cheese with herbs and olives. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LA BOUCHERIE COFFEE HOUSE & CAFÉ
339 Chartres St., 581-6868
This coffeehouse and café strings together a host of interconnecting rooms, and there's always a quiet corner to relax with a coffee and newspaper. A good selection of coffees and teas is complemented by an array of sweets. Lunchtime brings daily specials, salads, soups and sandwiches like the Conti Club, which layers house-roasted turkey breast, smoked bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheese on wheat bread. The popular Italian meatloaf sandwich is the special on Wednesdays. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Breakfast Sat.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
LA BOULANGERIE
4600 Magazine St., 269-3777
Fresh baked breads and French pastries are the hallmark of La Boulangerie, one of the city's most popular bakeries. It's known for flaky croissants. The menu offers a host of panini sandwiches, small pizzas and salads. It's a little bit of France on Magazine Street. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Checks. $
LA CARRETA
107 Carrolwood Drive, LaPlace, (985) 651-9991; 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, (985) 419-9990; www.carretarestaurant.com
La Carreta features a menu full of popular Mexican dishes like queso dip, quesadillas, fajitas, carnitas, enchiladas, chiles rellenos and spicy shrimp. The La Carreta Dinner is a big round-up of meat with a beef burrito, beef enchilada, beef taco and bean chalupa. There is also a good selection of specialty margaritas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LA CASA GOMEZ
643 Lotus Drive, Mandeville, (985) 624-8667
La Casa Gomez offers a mix of Latin American dishes and sandwiches. Its classic Cuban sandwich is made with tender roast pork and layers of ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on French bread. Dishes of grilled meats and onions as well as fajita-style platters, are equally popular. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
LA COTE BRASSERIE
700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www.lacotebrasserie.com
The lobby of the Warehouse District Renaissance Arts Hotel flows gracefully into this seafood restaurant, where the contemporary art theme continues in the design of the exposed stainless-steel kitchen, dining area and marble bar. Chilled seafood tasting platters are a specialty. For entrées, try the pan-seared salmon glazed with Tabasco and Steen's cane syrup and served on a bed of roasted mirliton and shrimp ragout. Sautéed redfish is served over stone-ground grits with crab and leek confit. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LA CREPE NANOU
1410 Robert St., 899-2670; www.lacrepenanou.com
La Crepe Nanou offers classic bistro cuisine and a Francophile touch in dining rooms that seem to be pulled straight from a Parisian restaurant. Classic mussels are steamed in white wine with garlic and fresh herbs and served in a big bowl. Fondue makes a great starter to share. Entrées include savory crepes, steak, roasted chicken and whole fish off the grill with a sauce of capers and lemon butter. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards. $$
LA DIVINA GELATERIA
3005 Magazine St., 258-5313; www.ladivinagelateria.com
Gelato and sorbets are made fresh daily from local ingredients like strawberries and citrus and imported items like Sicilian pistachios and French chocolate. Try the popular créme brulée gelato or the plum Beaujolais sorbet. If you need a quick bite, panini choices include prosciutto and chevre cheese with spicy pepper sauce and tuna with artichoke and purple olive tapanade, both served on ciabatta bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LA FINCA
542 Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 512-1993
The most popular options at this Mid-City bar include burgers and ham sandwiches, but there are also south-of-the-border options like tacos and fajitas. Hot specials include stewed pork, shrimp etouffée, fried fish and New York strip steak. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
LA MADELEINE
601 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8662; 3300 Severn Ave., Suite 201, Metairie, 456-1624; 3434 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-7004; 5171 Citrus Blvd., Suite 2000, Harahan, 818-2450; www.lamadeleine.com
There's a French accent to these convenient cafeteria-style cafés. There are always American and dark French roast coffees to choose from. The bakery prepares breakfast pastries, potato galettes, salads and sandwiches like the croque monsieur. The tomato-basil soup is a popular hot item. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
LA PENICHE RESTAURANT
1940 Dauphine St., 943-1460
Late-night hours, Marigny neighborhood color and a combination of diner fare classics and local New Orleans dishes have long made this corner café a standby. The seafood platter combines fried shrimp, oysters, catfish and soft-shell crab with a potato and salad. The house version of eggs Benedict assembles poached eggs, Canadian bacon, grilled tomatoes and hollandaise sauce on top of an English muffin. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night Thu.-Mon. Credit cards. $$
LA PETITE GROCERY
4238 Magazine St., 891-3377; www.lapetitegrocery.com
La Petite offers an elegant setting for contemporary cooking in what used to be a corner grocery. The gratin of blue crab is blue crab baked in Brie cream. Crispy duck breast is served with caramelized turnips, dandelion greens and lavender-scented duck jus. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LA PROVENCE
25020 Hwy. 190 E., Lacombe, (985) 626-7662; www.laprovencerestaurant.com
Long a dining destination drawing patrons from across the region, La Provence has a new owner in restaurateur John Besh, a new chef in French master Rene Bajeux and a menu that changes frequently to take advantage of the best seasonal ingredients. A three-course dinner is available for $30 while some á la carte selections include an assortment of patés, diver scallop carpaccio and bouillabaisse with shrimp, mussels, clams, grouper, crabmeat and tuna in a fennel saffron broth. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LA ROSETTA
348 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-9003; www.mylarosetta.com
This Slidell restaurant serves a range of Italian dishes with some Creole favorites like New Orleans barbecue shrimp. Pollo La Rosetta is a boneless breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, mozzarella cheese, ham and sweet basil, topped with a mushroom and basil cream sauce. Lamb chops are grilled to order and served with sweet mint sauce with a hint of cloves. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LA THAI CUISINE
4938 Prytania St., 899-8886
La Thai moved to Uptown but still serves a mix of traditional and innovative Thai dishes. Entrées include panko-crusted Chilean sea bass with spicy coconut green curry, jumbo lump crabmeat, sautéed veggies and jasmine rice. Traditional Thai dishes are turned out with a masterful hand, including pad Thai, pan-seared scallops, and panang curry with shrimp, chicken or crawfish. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
LA VITA
3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077; www.lavitapizza.com
Enjoy casual dining and a menu of pizza and Italian favorites including calzones, panini sandwiches and pasta dishes. La Vita features extra-large salads that are perfect for sharing. Daily specials can range from lamb dishes to bouillabaisse. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
La Vita DEL FORNO
801 Frenchmen St., 944-6854
The wood-burning oven at La Vita del Forno turns out crisp, thin-crust pizzas in old-school Italian style. Try the classic pizza Margherita, topped with fresh basil, mozzarella and tomato, or choose from the variety of salads, sandwiches and pastas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LAFITTE'S CAFÉ
6325 Elysian Fields Ave., 284-7878; www.lafittescafe.com
Lafitte's is a popular spot for wraps, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Thursday is steak night, featuring a 12-oz. rib-eye and two side dishes. The menu includes rib-sticking appetizers such as fried pickles and chili cheese fries and baskets of fried seafood. There's also free wireless Internet. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $
LAFITTE'S REAL NEW ORLEANS
300 Canal St., 212-3230
Lafitte's puts a familiar name on contemporary Louisiana cooking. The Royal Street rib-eye is a 12-oz. steak served with classic maitre d'hotel butter and sides of sweet corn macque choux and rosemary roasted potatoes. The salmon salad rests a spice-rubbed, grilled fillet over greens mixed with carrots, squash, red onions, red bell peppers and dressed with Dijon vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LAGER'S INTERNATIONAL ALE HOUSE
3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-9923; www.draftfreak.com
Hearty pub grub accompanies the dizzying selection of beers from around the world at Lager's. For a starter, try the meat pies, waffle fries, wings, crawfish spring rolls, gumbo, or potato and bacon soup. Bigger appetites will be satisfied with sandwiches, salads and entrées including a 16-oz. rib-eye, grilled tuna, Thai spare ribs and, of course, Guinness stew made with beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and celery. Fried catfish is the special every Friday. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Lago
900 Harrison Ave., 486-8282; www.lagoneworleans.com
Whet your appetite at this Lakeside dining establishment with one of Lago's specialty appetizers such as the Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed in white wine and herb butter and served with toast points. Other appetizers include the shrimp and crab martini with Gulf shrimp, lump crab and tomato confit with horseradish oil and avocado puree. The duck and tasso wontons with pepper jelly have an Asian accent. For entrées, there is housemade butternut squash ravioli served with hazelnut brown butter and crispy sage. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.- Sun. $$$
LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFÉ
5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001
Lakeview Brew offers a wide selection of specialty coffee drinks and an original menu of healthy options. Pastries and baked goods are available for breakfast. The lunch menu includes soups, gourmet salads and sandwiches on croissants, in an herb wrap or as a pressed panini. The Brew Roasted Veggie is filled with grilled red and yellow peppers, zucchini, squash, spinach, red onions, mushrooms and Romano cheese. Besides coffee there are drinks like hot or iced chai tea, hot chocolate and others. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LAKEVIEW HARBOR
911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887; www.lakeview-harbor.com
Dining choices at Lakeview Harbor include steaks, seafood and chicken, not to mention meal-size, loaded baked potatoes. The popular cheeseburgers can satisfy any appetite. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LANDRY'S
400 N. Peters St., 558-0038; 8000 Lakeshore Drive, 283-1010; www.landrysseafoodhouse.com
This family-friendly national seafood chain offers a bounty of local seafood as well as Maine lobster and crab legs from Pacific waters. Try the bacon-wrapped shrimp en brochette with seafood stuffing, Jack cheese and jalapeños, or pick your own fresh lobster from the tank. The Lakefront location has a large deck overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LANGENSTEIN'S
800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-6682; 1330 Arabella St., 899-9283; www.langensteins.com
In addition to premium cuts of all varieties of meats and gourmet specialty items, Langenstein's offers sandwiches and prepared dishes. Deli specialties include muffulettas, seafood gumbo and crawfish etouffée. The gourmet-to-go selections are available in family-size portions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LAUREL STREET BAKERY
5433 Laurel St., 897-0576
Home to the "hottest muffins in town," this patisserie serves a variety of classic bakery fare: bagels (boiled and baked daily), cinnamon rolls, quiche, scones and quick breads including zucchini and banana. Cakes are prepared for all occasions. Lunch choices include sandwiches such as ham and cheddar on a homemade croissant. Outdoor seating is available for sunny days. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash and checks. $
LAURENTINO'S RESTAURANT
4410 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 779-9393
Among the more than 20 tapas plates available at Laurentino's are Pamplona chorizo in garlic sauce and samfaina, a roasted eggplant casserole. The paella Valenciana is rice cooked in a saffron broth with shrimp, mussels, calamari, chicken, andouille sausage and fresh vegetables. A popular meat dish is the lamb chilindron stewed Castilian style with vegetables, Mediterranean herbs, hot peppers and Spanish wine, and served with saffron rice. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat., lunch and early dinner Sun. Credit cards. $$
LAZY RIVER
600 Decatur St., Suite 101, Jax Brewery Millhouse, 588-2853; www.patobriens.com/lazyriverneworleans.html
Enjoy the river and a spring breeze on the terrace while sipping a Pat O'Brien hurricane and sampling the daily gumbo. Feast on crawfish bread, spicy meat pies or a muffuletta on focaccia bread. Po-boy options include oyster, shrimp, catfish, roast beef and barbecue brisket stuffed inside crisp French bread. No reservations. Lunch daily, early dinner Fri.-Sat., breakfast Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
LE BON TEMPS ROULE
4801 Magazine St., 895-2600
This Uptown bar, pool hall and music joint also provides fuel for the late-night tank. The tavern kitchen in back offers burgers, po-boys and quesadillas among its specialties. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LE CITRON BISTRO
1539 Religious St., 566-9051
Housed in one of Uptown's oldest buildings, the bistro combines flavors of the past with a nod to the present in entrées like the General Ripley, a soft-shell crab over a filet of beef with a horseradish Creole mustard sauce. The classic New Orleans dish pampano en papillote features pompano cooked in parchment paper and served with vegetables. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sat, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
LE PARVENU
509 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 471-0534
Chef/owner Dennis Hutley loves to prepare innovative Creole cuisine, and the menu changes often at his Kenner restaurant. One of Hutley's culinary inventions is the oyster doubloon, a sautéed corn-crusted oyster flattened into a disk and topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-butter sauce. For dessert, try the warm lemon crepe topped with citrus sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LEBANON'S CAFÉ
1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200; www.lebanonscafe.com
Check the specials board at this Carrollton Avenue café for unexpected dishes like Indian-style samosas or a platter of musaha with beef, cheese, tomato sauce and vegetables over basmati rice. The regular menu features Middle Eastern standards like kebabs, falafel sandwiches and tabbouleh. Lebanon's also offers lamb chops and hearty steaks straight off the grill. Diners are welcome to bring their own wine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LEE'S HAMBURGERS
Citywide
Chopped onions give Lee's burgers a little extra zing. So even though you can get quick service, it's still got homemade appeal. The drive-through is convenient for days when you can't stand in line but must have the Works, a big cheeseburger dressed and served with onion rings or fries. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LEGENDS PATIO BAR & GRILLE
2708 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 887-3877; www.legendsbarandgrill.com
Legends offers a limited menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches and other bar food, along with cocktails and frosty beers. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LIBORIO'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
321 Magazine St., 581-9680
A taste of Cuba and the ambience of an old Havana café await behind the door of this CBD institution. Daily specials include Monday's Cuban beef hash with garlic, raisins and tomato sauce and Friday's seafood paella. Classic Cuban dishes include ropa viejo, stewed beef brisket and roasted pork. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
LI'L DIZZY'S CAFÉ
610 Poydras St., 212-5656; 1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997
The Creole soul-food legacy of the Baquet family continues to win new fans and delight old friends at Li'l Dizzy's two locations. For breakfast, try the waffles topped with strawberries or bananas and served with a side of ham, bacon or sausage. The lunch-time crowd can expect po-boys, Creole gumbo with two types of sausage and plates such as trout Baquet gilded with butter and topped with crabmeat. The Poydras location also features different daily specials. Reservations accepted. Poydras location: breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sun. Esplanade location: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $
LILETTE RESTAURANT
3637 Magazine St., 895-1636; www.liletterestaurant.com
Lilette features chef/proprietor John Harris' refined French cooking combined with Italian and Spanish influences. For an appetizer, try the fresh hearts of palm salad, grilled beets with goat cheese and walnuts or tuna carpaccio with mint and olives. For an entrée, Kurobuta pork belly is marinated, roasted and served with a salad of cucumber, tomato and basil, and a parsley crouton. Changing seafood dishes include fish such as cod, grouper and yellowfin tuna. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LITTLE TOKYO
310 N. Carrollton Ave., 485-5658; 1521 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 831-6788
Little Tokyo's large sushi bar features an extensive list of nigiri pieces and rolls. There's nothing little about the restaurant's signature Love Boat for two, which includes tempura shrimp and vegetables, chicken and beef teriyaki, sashimi, sushi and fresh fruit. Salads, noodle soups and cooked dishes offer diners plenty of alternatives to sushi. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
LITTLE TOKYO
590 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, (985) 727-1532; www.littletokyosushi.com
For a local spin on sushi, Northshore diners might look to Little Tokyo. The Mandeville roll is made with whitefish, snow crab, asparagus and roe wrapped up in seaweed and fried, with sides of chef sauce and eel sauce. The Twinny roll bundles tuna, fried shrimp, yellowtail, avocado and snow crab. For a little heat, try the Tamaguchi roll with spicy salmon and snow crab wrapped in soy paper. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LIUZZA'S BY THE TRACK
1518 N. Lopez St., 218-7888
Creole gumbo and sandwiches add flavor to this neighborhood bar. Try the po-boys made with garlic oysters, barbecue shrimp, hot sausage, fried catfish or roast beef. The Reuben is another popular sandwich. The bar is open on Sundays but the kitchen isn't. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
LIUZZA'S RESTAURANT AND BAR
3636 Bienville St., 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com
A popular Mid-City neighborhood restaurant, Liuzza's is known for home-cooked lasagna and the Frenchuletta, Liuzza's version of the muffuletta. It comes with grilled meats, melted cheese and housemade olive salad. Crawfish Telemachus is another local favorite with spicy crawfish tails in cream sauce over angel hair pasta. Appetizers include fried pickles, thick onion rings and a host of other options that go great with frosty schooners of draft beer. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$
LIVE BAIT BAR AND GRILL
200 Hammond Hwy., Metairie, 840-0902; www.livebaitnola.com
The rocking bar scene may be the lure at Live Bait, but the kitchen turns out hearty pub grub as well. Barroom fare includes staples like burgers, nachos and chili-cheese potato wedges, plus po-boys, ribs and salads. Local favorites include gumbo and red beans and rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LOLA RESTAURANT
517 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-4992
Set inside a historic train depot building, Lola prepares informal but carefully made meals. The Cobb salad or any one of the pressed focaccia sandwiches are good lunchtime options. Come for dinner on Friday or Saturday and you'll be treated to specials like oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes and baked trout with seafood stuffing. Reservations recommended for dinner. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
LOLA'S
3312 Esplanade Ave., 488-6946
Generous meat or seafood paellas anchor the menu at this lively neighborhood Spanish restaurant. Other popular offerings include tuna, trout, roast duck and rack of lamb. Starters include ceviche and mushrooms in garlic. Lola's wine menu includes selections from Spain and California, but diners may bring their own bottles (with a $5 corkage fee). No reservations. Dinner daily. Cash and checks. $$
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
69368 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 875-1100; www.longhornsteakhouse.com
If the simple taste of filet mignon served with sizzling butter isn't enough for you, try Longhorn's versions wrapped in hickory-smoked bacon or topped with pungent blue cheese. More traditional options like the rib-eye, New York strip and prime rib are equally popular. Fish, shrimp and chicken dishes round out the entrees and Longhorn offers a separate children's menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
LORETTA'S TOO/HE-BREW
2101 N. Rampart St., 944-7068; www.lorettaspralines.com
This Marigny corner café bakes a variety of pastries in-house, including blueberry, chocolate-chip, lemon poppy seed and signature carrot "sunrise" muffins. Stop by on Friday afternoons for New Orleans-style lunch specials like fried and baked chicken, stuffed bell peppers and seafood plates. No reservations. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri. Cash only. $
LOUIE & THE REDHEADED LADY
1851 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8101; www.theredheadlady.com
Southern comfort food and Italian classics share the bill at this friendly, affordable eatery. For seafood lovers with an appetite, there's all-you-can-eat fried shrimp and catfish deals. Veal and eggplant Parmesan dishes are served in the traditional fashion — battered, fried crispy, doused in marinara, topped with mozzarella and served over angel hair pasta. No reservations. Breakfast and dinner Wed.-Sat., lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $
LOUISIANA BISTRO
337 Dauphine St., 525-3335; www.louisianabistro.net
Louisiana Bistro showcases contemporary Louisiana cuisine with a twist. Though the menu changes frequently, some popular dishes include the Creole surf-and-turf combining pan-seared filet mignon with crawfish scampi, and alligator tenderloin scallopini served with wine and caper veloute. Crab-stuffed rainbow trout is complemented by jalapeño hollandaise. Baby-back ribs come with down-home sides of bourbon mashed sweet potatoes and greens. Just say, "Feed me," to order the chef's tasting menu. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN
95 French Market Place, 522-9500; 615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900; www.louisianapizzakitchen.com.
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is a casual hotspot for gourmet pizza and pasta, and a perfect stoop for people-watching at its French Market location, which also offers an impressive wine list. The Four Seasons Pizza combines artichoke hearts, mushrooms, snow peas, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The chicken roulade is a chicken breast stuffed with andouille sausage and crawfish dressing served over fettuccine and topped with creamy tomato and basil sauce. There also is a large selection of salads, pita wraps, calzones and pasta dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LUCY'S RETIRED SURFERS BAR & RESTAURANT
701 Tchoupitoulas St., 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com
Spirits run high at this quirky downtown hangout. Spicy Riptide chicken wings are served wet with sauce or dry with a rub of seasoning. The menu offers burgers and Southwestern-style Baja rolls with chicken, avocado, black beans, cheese and salsa. Lucy's also serves seafood, sandwiches and salads and offers daily drink and wing specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
LÜKE RESTAURANT
333 St. Charles Ave., 378-2840; www.lukeneworleans.com
German and French traditions combine to create a distinctive cuisine in Europe's Alsace region. John Besh does it one better by adding a serious dose of Louisiana seafood at his latest restaurant. Chef Jared Tees presides over the daily menu of housemade German-style sausage, sauerkraut, veal, steak au poivre and cassoulet. There also are platters of chilled raw seafood, redfish court-boullion and Gulf shrimp. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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