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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YE OLDE COLLEGE INN
3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com
This Uptown family favorite still caters to its faithful clientele with seafood po-boys, burgers and veal cutlets. The kitchen has stepped out of its culinary box with an award-winning po-boy stuffed with fried green tomatoes and shrimp remoulade. The Porterhouse pork chop is served with a side of duck and andouille jambalaya. Daily specials also include fresh fish dishes. Reservations accepted for six or more. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
YOU-GURT
7638 Maple St., 304-8432; www.yougurt.net
Customers mix their own treats at this self-serve yogurt parlor, choosing from a selection of 14 nonfat soft-serve flavors plus any of the dozens of fresh fruit and dry toppings. Hummus, edamame and chicken quesadillas add savory choices to the menu as well. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
YOUNG'S RESTAURANT
850 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-9331
An old-fashioned steakhouse, Young's handcuts its meat in house. Entrées range from a petite filet and sirloin up to a 14-oz. rib-eye, and steaks are served with a green salad and baked potato. Seafood options include yellowfin tuna and several shrimp dishes. No reservations. Lunch Wed.-Fri., Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$
YUJIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
323 N. New Hampshire Blvd., Covington, (985) 809-3840
An assortment of Japanese specialties and sushi rolls beckon at Yujin. The Burning Man roll combines spicy tuna, tempura crunch, hot pepper and avocado. Cooler heads prevail with the snow crab salad: a creamy, crabmeat-stuffed avocado served over greens with carrots and asparagus. Desserts include pineapple sorbet and exotic ice cream flavors like green tea, plum wine and red bean. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
YUKI IZAKAYA
525 Frenchmen St., phone n.a.
This chic little pocket of nightlife on Frenchmen Street has turned the former back bar area of Café Brasil into a Japanese tavern offering a wide range of sakes, Japanese beers and exotic bar snacks. The menu changes frequently, but features small plates of treats like barbecued eel, crab dumplings, peppery French fries with wasabi mayonnaise and steamed clams with sake butter. No reservations. Dinner and late-night service Tue.-Sun. Cash only. $
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