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.
Prices
$ = $1-$10
$$ = $11-$20
$$$ = $21-up
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UGLY DOG SALOON
401 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 569-8459; www.uglydogsaloon.net
Ugly Dog is a casual spot to dig into some barbecue and watch sports or play pool. There are sandwiches, burgers and generous platters of barbecue meat that come with sides such as chili beans with sour cream, onions and cheese and the sweet and spicy coleslaw. The juicy pulled pork is slow-cooked shoulder roast brushed with the saloon's tangy sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
UPPERLINE RESTAURANT
1413 Upperline St., 891-9822; www.upperline.com
For more than a quarter century, Upperline has been home to inspired local cooking and a folk and fine art collection representing some of the city's most beloved bohemians. Proprietor JoAnn Clevenger is the impresario behind the restaurant and also the creator of the city's signature fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade. Another of the kitchen's signature dishes is the roast duck served with garlic-port or ginger-peach sauce. The oysters St. Claude are a rare treat that some diners even order for dessert. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
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