Tchoupitoulas St., 5 0 4.299.9777.
Map 3, E5; w w w.restaurant
august.com
REVELATOR
C o e e Sleek, chic and perfect
for the coffee (or tea) geek. The
baristas here are friendly edu-
cators who share their passion
for impeccably sourced beans
roasted to spec with focus on
f lavor nuance. B, L (daily). 637
Tchoupitoulas St., 205.224.5900.
Map 3, C6; w w w.revelator
coffee.com
RUTH’S CHRIS
STEAKHOUSE
Steaks Founded in 1965, this
Crescent City classic, famed
for its superb, sizzling steaks
and seafood, now has locations
around the world. L, D (daily).
525 Fulton St., 5 0 4.587.7099.
Map 3, D6; w w w.ruthschris.com
SEAWORTHY
Seafood This offshoot of New
York ’s Grand Banks oyster bar
casts a wide net, serving up
fresh bivalves from the Gulf,
East and West coasts and other
sustainably sourced seafood.
D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 630
Carondelet St., 504.930.3071.
Map 3, C5; http://www.seaworthy
nola.com
ST. JAMES CHEESE
COMPANY
Deli The St. James is a “deli”
in the manner that Venice’s
Cipriani is a “hotel.” The shop
has top-of-the-line delicacies
beginning with cheese, of
course, and running through
olives, salads, breads, pâtés,
wines and on and on. L (M-
Sa), D (Th-Sa); Br (Su). 641
Tchoupitoulas St., 504.304.1485.
Map 3, C6; 5 0 0 4 Pry tania St.,
5 0 4. 8 9 9. 47 3 7. Map 1, D4; w w w.
stjamescheese.com
TSUNAMI
Sushi At this sprawling sushi
emporium the usual sushi sus-
pects sit menu-side with funky
items like calamari “fries.” Big
appetites will want to hit the
Sumo Ribeye. L, D (M-Sa). 601
Poydras St., 504.608.3474.
Map 3, C5; w w w.serving
sushi.com
WILLA JEAN BAKERY
Contemporary Pastry chef
Kelly Fields, known for her
beautiful baked goods, shows
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