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This twice-revived Midcity barroom/restaurant dedicates itself to the preservation of New Orleans’ native overstuffed sandwich — the po’boy. Seafood lovers should gravitate towards the oyster and shrimp versions, while omnivores should sample the drippy, sensuous roast beef. Be forewarned: these treasures are addictive and potentially coma-inducing. 538 HAGAN ST 504/482-3047 Even if you love the Bourbon Street scene, sometimes it’s good to see the good-natured, boozy chaos through a nice thick sheet of plate glass. Preferably if you’re sipping a nice cocktail and slurping down a few dozen cold, salty oysters at this, Dickie Brennan’s latest French Quarter eatery. Tacked on to the Iberville side of [...] 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 [...] New Yorkers might remember the culinary team of Allison Vines and Slade Rushing from Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar, where they ruled the tiny East Village kitchen before heading south toward home. The sleek supper-club atmosphere mirrors the precision and playfulness the chefs bring to dishes from the Southern and contemporary French canons. The deconstructed Oysters [...] Local boy Frank Brigtsen passed on the modern modes of empire builder and celebrity chef, instead choosing to run one tiny restaurant in the Riverbend neighborhood exceedingly well. The unassuming side-gallery shotgun house feels like home to most of the loyal regulars from home and afar. Brigtsen’s wife Marna and her sisters run the dining [...] A multi-hour, cocktail-fueled midday meal at this mirror-lined French Quarter Creole palace remains one of the city’s defining culinary experiences. Feast on delicate fresh-caught pompano amandine and the impossibly light souflee potatoes dipped in rich béarnaise. In keeping with the ways of the Old Line, arrive early (properly dressed — gentlemen in jackets, please) and [...] Herbsaint’s star chef Donald Link teams up with fellow porkophile Steven Stryjewski to open up this whole hog homage to the food of Cajun southwest Louisiana. The pair present the region’s bold, rustic flavors in sophisticated small plate format. Seafood specialties (wood-grilled Gulf fish) are exceptional, but as you’d expect, the pig is king. Charcuterie [...] |
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