Every funky room at this Uptown standard exudes a welcome energy and drips with local artwork — thanks to the effort (and considerable collection) of owner, local fixture and bon vivant JoAnn Clevenger. She works the front of the house like a charismatic dervish as executive Ken Smith dedicates himself to dishes like a definitive dark-roux duck gumbo and fried green tomatoes topped with spicy shrimp remoulade.
4501 TCOUPITOULAS ST
504/894-9880