SOUL
7245 Chef Menteur Hwy. 242-2604
www.causeyinc.com
Causey's nourishes both body and soul with its selection of mustard greens, fried catfish, barbecue ribs and chitterlings. Folks come by in the morning for a hot breakfast of ham steak and eggs, and in the afternoon for the bread pudding and sweet potato pie. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Monday through Saturday, dinner Thursday and Friday. Credit cards. $
THE PRALINE CONNECTION
542 Frenchmen St. 943-3934
www.pralineconnection.com
When you're hankering for old-school cooking, tuck into the Taste of Soul
Platter of file gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya, greens, fried chicken,
catfish strips and bread pudding with the house's signature praline sauce. Another
winner is the Connection Platter: fried catfish, chicken livers, crawfish, wings,
okra, dill pickles and softshell crab. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.
Credit cards. $$
THE PRALINE CONNECTION GOSPEL & BLUES HALL
907 S. Peters St., 523-3973
www.pralineconnection.com
On Sundays, stuff yourself with a delectable soul-food buffet, sip champagne
and enjoy rousing gospel music: it's a great way to spend a late morning or
early afternoon. During the week, this spin-off restaurant in the Warehouse
District serves all-you-can-eat lunch buffets. Reservations are recommended
for large parties and brunch. Lunch Monday through Friday, brunch Sunday. Credit
cards. $$
TWO SISTER'S RESTAURANT
223 N. Derbigny St. 524-0056
A rotating slate of daily specials includes such offerings as seafood gumbo
and breaded pork chops with white beans and mustard greens. A $5 breakfast special
features eggs, grits, meat, coffee, and choice of toast or biscuit. No reservations.
Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Cash only. $
