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 Sensational Sicilian sherbert |
214 North Carrolton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 486 0078 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This quaint Mid-City sweets shop features traditional Sicilian sherberts, ice creams, pastries and candies. The cannoli and lemon-strawberry ices are the local favorites. These treats are a true Italian delicacy. The shop and its fare recall a day when Italian immigrants were the reigning people of the Vieux Carre. This is the perfect after dinner dessert stop. Don't wait too late though, this place closes at 10p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Henry Alpert |
 Photo: Jim Hobbs |
 Photo: Dan Hubbell |
 Photo: Nancy Badertscher |
 Photo: Marie Carianna  |
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French Creole with class |
3127 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 945 5635 http://www.cafedegas.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The 19th-century French Impressionist, Edgar Degas, once lived in the fashionable Creole district. This is a charming place to eat outdoors, but with all the comforts of indoor dining. Located on Esplanande Avenue, this chic neighborhood restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere whether you dine on a cool evening or a sunny afternoon. This casual but classy experience offers a variety of French fare. Reservations for parties of three or more are required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Brian Roberts |
 Chinese Chow |
3327 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118-4531 United States +1 504 482 1122 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Chinese Kitchen offers the tastiest Chinese food on this side of Carrollton. This is true Chinese Soul Food at work as you relish the beef and broc combo plate with egg roll, fried wonton and a mai tai! Shrimp Har Kew with creamy sauce and fresh vegetables is phenomenal. Although a bit pricey, the consistently mind-blowing taste more than makes up for it. The wait-staff is far from chatty. But who cares when you have huge amount of servings to dig into?! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great restaurant! |
3835 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 4924 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This quaint cathedral has an atmosphere of reverance rarely found outside of religious institutions. Tall stained glass windows and cathedral ceilings are features of this house of dining. Their terrific blend of French and New Orleans Creole cuisine makes for a quiet, but quintessential, memory of table pleasures in the Crescent City. Menu favorites include the Filet of Fish smothered in a Meuniere Amandine Beuree Noir sauce, the Grilled Duckling served with a Tabasco and orange demi-glaze sauce, and the Gulf Shrimp sauteed with fresh vegetables and garlic, flamed in brandy and covered with a Dijon butter sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Steakhouse |
1001 North Broad Street New Orleans, LA 70119-4212 United States +1 504 821 3271 http://www.crescentcitysteaks.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Crescent City Steak House has been around for more than 65 years and that speaks for itself! Most locals are seen grabbing a steak at this joint. The simple menu prepared with the best corn-fed beef and casual atmosphere makes for a great family outing. Strip Sirloin, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Filet or T-bone are some of the all time favorites. The potatoes and vegetables are served in varied styles. If you are in the mood for privacy, the small enclosures are perfect for dates or business deals. So be sure to head here for the greatest steaks in town! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mecca of the Middle East |
4641 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119-6024 United States +1 504 488 1450 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Dirar Monsa opened this Middle Eastern diner and grocery in 1988. Its namesake is taken from a city five miles south of Monsa's hometown in Palestine. Intense flavor and pure Palestine heritage are the keys to this successful eatery. Sparsely decorated walls surround plain tables. The only thing American here is the television. True to its religious roots there are no pork dishes. The food is good and the prices are even better. Shish kebab is the most expensive item. Shaved beef and chicken sandwiches are served in pita pockets. Desserts of baklava and sweet fingers top off at $1 per serving. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian fare |
4116 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119-5941 United States +1 504 483 0880 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Japanese restaurant conjures images of the Far East from its Mid-City location. The dining room is neat as a pin. A peaceful calm embodies this place, as ceiling fans seem to spread the warmth throughout. Choices include smoked salmon, sushi, salads, fruits, soft-shell crab, and much more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burger Mania |
911 Harrison Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124 3801 United States +1 504 486 4887 http://lakeview-harbor.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Lakeview Harbor is a simple, casual joint, albeit with an identity of its own. The room is split into a bar and dining area with about twelve tables. Trophies from restaurant sponsored games adorn the walls. Designed with a nautical theme, if you are craving for juicy burgers and baked potato in huge portions, this is the place to go. Stupendously stuffed sandwiches burst at its seams with perfectly cooked delicious meat. Sizzling steaks make for a fantastic dinner. Refreshing tropical drinks make great accompaniments. Park here if you are back from a late night event and need some grub pronto! Psst! Check out their site. The vivid pictures makes you wanna chomp the PC! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Super cheap eats |
1518 North Lopez Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 943 8667 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Take a short bus ride down Esplanade Avenue and discover this cafe near the racetrack. Locals have been keeping this favorite haunt a secret for far too long. The no frills appearance offers a Mardi Gras decor, with memorabilia that is never taken down. The kitchen here quite possibly serves the best gumbo in town. You may follow that with fried shrimp, catfish or a platter of oysters. The homemade salad dressings are also delicious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No.1 Neighborhood Restaurant |
3636 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70119-5203 United States +1 504 482 9120 http://www.liuzzas.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A local landmark, Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar is a family owned restaurant operating for the past 60 years. No doubt, impeccable quality of food and hospitality is the slogan here. Pasta dishes and seafood specialties do brisk business. Fried green tomatoes and "Frenchuletta are favorites. The roast beef po-boys and mozzarella sticks are so wonderful that they make your wait worthwhile! Indulge your aweet tooth with 'Bread Pudding with rum sauce' or 'Triple chocolate cake'. Locals come in to get some yummy grub and take a breather with some sparkling wine, served by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun and funky |
3312 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 488 6946 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This mid-city storefront restaurant is fun and funky. Surviving on word of mouth advertising, this is a special place even if they do not serve wine or accept credit cards. Try to arrive early so you reduce the risk of waiting in a long line. Attentive service assures the food arrives quickly. Specialties here include the meat, seafood or vegetarian paellas and fideuas with angel hair pasta. If these do not tempt your taste buds, there is also a selection of lamb, pork and chicken dishes to choose from. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultimate New Orleans haunt |
3800 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 9179 http://www.madinas.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Among a long list of funky local joints, this is a classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Owned and operated by the Madina family since the late 1800s, the menu has not changed much over the last 50 years. And you'll be thankful, because everything they make is quite tasty. Appetizers include fried onion rings, shrimp remoulade and crawfish cakes. Specials range from trout meuniere to red beans and rice with Italian sausage. If you're craving seafood you can't go wrong with the shrimp or oyster loaf (available in season). For the finishing touch, try the Creole bread pudding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the "Big Bucks Burger" |
4139 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 486 8200 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This popular local hangout is known for its selection of grilled specialties. This casual neighborhood restaurant breeds patrons of the same ilk;casual and friendly. If you are looking for a simple but good meal, this is the place to come. The newly expanded menu features seafood classics such as Shrimp Remoulade, a fried shrimp sandwich and a great Shrimp Platter. It also boasts as being home of the "Big Bucks Burger". This one you have to taste for yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese and Polynesian delights |
3301 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 488 1881 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Ethnic cuisine is all the rage, and this quaint and simple eatery is a popular pick. While it is a cab ride from both the Quarter and the Garden District, it is worth the effort for it boasts a fine dining experience in full Japanese style. The Japanese traditions of removing one's shoes and dining on the floor are honored here. It serves a selection of sake and Polynesian delights. One of its most requested items is the Fuji shrimp served with the house's special ginger sauce accompanied by soup, salad and rice. A buffet meal of assorted sushi and sashimi is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant and grocery |
3901 Banks Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 7743 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If your are not headed to mid-city, then this may be out of the way, but it is worth the trip if you are in search of Middle Eastern cuisine. This restaurant (which also has an attached grocery that was once a gas station), offers casual dining and great service balanced by authentic food at the lowest prices. Standout items include the gyro and shish kabob sandwiches made with lamb or beef. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jamaican me crazy! |
135 North Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 3685 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The ethnic craze has swept through New Orleans like a forest fire and with this growing popularity the demand for more eateries of ethnic fare has grown. Palmer's has answered the call with masterful skill. Come around for a sampling of its spicy, Caribbean cuisine. If you are looking for delicious exotic fare try the Jerked Fish or West Indian Curry Goat. Both are accompanied with rice and sautéed vegetables. Chase all this down with an ice-cold Jamaican beer and complete your ethnic dining experience with a sweet potato flan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bake the cake |
538 Hagan Avenue Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 3047 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A bakery by default is Parkway's claim to fame, and that is not all that New Orleanites will tell you. The owner, Jay Nix, did not want the Parkway bakery to stay just a fading memory in the customers' minds; hence this tavern was resurrected on Hagan Avenue. The museum-styled interiors only add to its charm. On the cards are roast beef, oyster fry and hot sausages, which are demanded incessantly. And for the saccharine tooth, Hubig's pies are in constant supply. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Dan Pettigrew |
 Photo: Alex McKenzie |
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Jazz by the Park |
900 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 488 1000 http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Voted as one of New Orleans' Best New Restaurants in 2004, Ralph's can be quite a surprise. Chef Maras, who is known to revive even the most boring recipes, is housed here. Ralph's is especially known for its range of vegetarian dishes. Salads, sandwiches, starters, and soups with European influences fill the menu. Foie Gras Torchon and Pan Seared Pork Chops are easy on the palate; but it's the Carrot Cake that makes the day better. Enjoy your Sunday brunch with Joe Simon's Jazz Band. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy seafood bistro |
900 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 488 1000 http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Across from the City Park, this re-creation of a Prohibition-era bistro occupies one of the few buildings left from the Storyville era. Stylish art-deco makes this historic structure a marvelous setting for the seafood and steak specialties. Balcony dining is available when weather permits. From broiled cold-water lobster, fresh trout and superb steak, the contemporary Creole fare takes centerstage in here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy steak hangout |
888 Harrison Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124 United States +1 504 488 8981 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This mid-city restaurant is a classy neighborhood hangout. The large dining room features pale wood and beige appointments, thick carpeting and comfy upholstered chairs. Begin with the Seraphine Salad then move on to either a Filet Mignon or New York Strip with a side of fried onion rings. If you are not in the mood for steak, try the fried shrimp, grilled veal chops or the rack of lamb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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