THE GUIDE
Dining
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DOOKY CHASE
Creole One of the oldest
African-American restau-
rants in the nation. Chef Leah
Chase, “the Queen of Creole
Cuisine,” has built a large and
loyal following with classic
dishes, such as her seemingly
simple red beans and rice and
crispy-yet-tender fried chicken.
(Tu-F), D (F). 2 3 01 Orleans Ave.,
504.821.0600. Map 1, D3; w w w.
dookychaserestaurant.com
PARKWAY BAKERY &
TAVERN
Louisiana The menu here is
long but simple: po’boys and
more po’boys. Your choices
for stuffings: roast beef, oys-
ter, shrimp, catfish and, of
course, alligator sausage—and
that’s just the top of the list.
L, D (W-M). 538 Hagan Ave.,
504.482.3047. Map 1, D2;
http://www.parkwaypoorboys.com
PIECE OF MEAT
Deli The menu at this petit
butcher shop and restaurant is
loaded with tempting options:
cheese-and-boudin eggrolls,
brisket sandwiches, tender ribs.
L (Th-Tu), D (Th-Sa); Br (Sa-Su).
3 3 01 Bienville St., 5 0 4.372.2 289.
Map 1, D3; http://www.pieceofmeat
butcher.com
RALPH’S ON THE PARK
Louisiana Veteran restaurateur
Ralph Brennan serves up glob-
ally inspired local cuisine in
this beautifully restored histor-
ic building overlooking scenic
City Park. L (Tu-F), D (nightly);
Br (Sa-Su). 9 0 0 Cit y Park Ave.,
504.488.1000.Map 1, D2; http://www.
ralphsonthepark.com
1000 FIGS
Mediterranean Classic falafel
sandwiches and plates are
joined by seared squid sal-
ads, baba ghanouj, lamb and
more. L, D (Tu-Sa). 3141 Ponce
de Leon St., 5 0 4.3 01.08 4 8.
Map 1, D2; w w w.10 0 0 figs.com
TOUPS’ MEATERY
Louisiana Chef Isaac Toups is
known for his masterful char-
cuterie. Start with the Meatery
Board, before moving on to
the lamb neck with fennel and
black-eyed pea salad. L, D (Tu-
Sa); Br (Su). 8 45 Carrollton Ave.,
5 0 4.252.4 999.Map 1, D3;
http://www.toupsmeatery.com
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