Where New Orleans – July 2019

DINING

32 WHERETRAVELER® NEW ORLEANS JUNE 2019

bronzed redfish with lump crab

and mirliton slaw. D (nightly);

jazz Br (F-Su). 819 Conti St.,

504.581.3866. Map 3, F4;

http://www.broussards.com

CAFÉ AMELIE

Louisiana The perfect spot for

a leisurely outdoor lunch or ro-

mantic dinner. Try the satsuma

and pepper-glazed shrimp or

a seasonal cocktail. L, D (W-

Su); Br (Sa-Su). 912 Royal St.,

504.412.8965. Map 3, H4;

http://www.cafeamelie.com

CAFÉ BEIGNET

Coee Along with the city’s

signature pastry and all-day

breakfast, these cafés serve up

small bites of Cajun classics.

B, L , D (daily). 311 Bourbon

St., 504.525.2611. Map 3, F4;

3 3 4-B Royal St., 5 0 4.524.55 3 0.

Map 3, F4; 6 0 0 Decatur St.,

504.581.6554. Map 3, G5;

http://www.cafebeignet.com

CAFÉ DU MONDE

Coee In operation since 1862,

Café Du Monde is a must-do.

On the menu: café au lait and

beignets, the unofficial dough-

nuts of New Orleans. Open

24h (daily). 80 0 Decatur St.,

504.525.4544. Map 3, G5; http://www.

cafedumonde.com

CANE & TABLE

Cuban This rum-centric res-

taurant provides a taste of the

city’s Caribbean connection.

Classic cocktails are given clev-

er contemporary twists, while

island f lavors inform the “sea-

sonal smart” menu. D (nightly),

Br (Sa-Su). 1113 Decatur S t .,

5 0 4 .5 81.1112. Map 3, I5;

http://www.caneandtablenola.com

CENTRAL GROCERY

Deli This Italian deli-grocery is

the place to acquaint yourself

with the classic muffuletta

sandwich: layers of provolone

cheese, olive salad, pickled veg-

etables, mortadella, salami and

ham. L (daily). 92 3 Decatur St.,

504.523.1620. Map 3, H5;

http://www.centralgrocery.com

CLOVER GRILL

American The prospect of

big juicy burgers, overstuffed

omelets and a cheeky version

of retro 1950s ambiance draws

all walks of life to this Bourbon

Street institution at all hours.

The theatrics on both sides of

the counter are often worthy

of a Fellini film. Open 24 hours.

9 0 0 Bourbon St., 5 0 4.598.1010.

Map 3, H4; w w w.clovergrill.com

COURT OF

TWO SISTERS

Creole No French Quarter visit

would be complete without a

meal at this romantic restau-

rant, which features a daily jazz

brunch and a nightly a la carte

menu of Creole and Cajun cui-

sine. Br, D (daily). 613 Royal St.,

5 0 4.52 2.7261. Map 3, G4;

http://www.courtoftwosisters.com

CROISSANT D’OR

PATISSERIE

Bakery This venerable pastry

shop produces a stunning array

of buttery croissants, fresh

fruit danishes and any number

of dreamy creations devised

from storehouses of chocolate,

cream and magic. Savory dishes

are also available, along with a

variety of coffees. B, L (W-M).

617 Ursuline Ave., 5 0 4.524.4 66 3.

Map 3, H4

CURIO

American Curious what

“American cuisine with Creole

soul” tastes like? Think grit tots

with roasted red pepper cou-

lis, black-eyed pea-and-duck

gumbo and “pastrami shrimp”

Reubens. L (M-F), D (night-

ly); Br (Sa-Su). 3 01 Royal St.,

5 0 4 .717. 419 8. Map 3, F4;

http://www.curionola.com

DEANIE’S

Seafood For years locals have

driven to the lakefront Deanie’s

for groaning boards of freshly

fried seafood and grilled fish. Its

French Quarter location offers

the same great menu in posher

surroundings. L, D (daily).

8 41 Iberville St., 5 0 4.581.1316.

Map 3, E4; L , D (Tu-Su) 1713 Lake

Ave., Metairie, 5 0 4.8 31.4141.

Map 1, C2;

http://www.deanies.com

DIAN XIN

Chinese Dim sum craving?

Satisfy it here. Steamed pork

dumplings, crab-and-crawfish

bao, salt-and-pepper squid; the

menu goes on and on. L (Su), D

(Tu-Su). 504.266.2828. Map 3, I4

DICKIE BRENNAN’S

STEAKHOUSE

Steaks An upscale steakhouse

serving superior USDA prime

beef with luscious sauces—try

the barbecued rib-eye topped

with Abita-beer shrimp or the

filet with f lash-fried oysters.

D (nightly). 716 Iberville St.,

5 0 4.52 2.24 67. Map 3, E4; http://www.

dickiebrennanssteak

house.com

DORIS METROPOLITAN

Steaks A stunning steakhouse

and butcher shop with superior

quality dry-aged meats. The

menu impresses with an eclec-

tic collection of specialty cuts

and an extensive wine list. L (F),

D (nightly). 620 Char tres St.,

504.267.3500. Map 3, G4;

http://www.dorismetropolitan.com

FRENCH TOAST

Breakfast Breakfast is the focus

of this popular French Quarter

spot. There are sweet and

savory crepes, perfectly rolled

omelets and, of course, a variety

of toasts (avocado and egg, rata-

touille and ricotta). B, L (daily).

10 35 Decatur St., 5 0 4.3 0 0.5518.

Map 3, H5;

http://www.toastneworleans.com

FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE

Coee Named for the vintage

Citroën vehicles it uses for de-

liveries to local restaurants and

grocers, French Truck estab-

lished a loyal following as the

city’s first micro-roaster. Fine

coffees and killer cold brews

dominate at its cool cafés.

Open daily. 2 21 Char tres St.,

5 0 4 .2 9 8.1115. Map 3, F4; 1200

Magazine S t ., 5 0 4 .2 9 8.1115.

Map 3, A7;

http://www.frenchtruckcoffee.com

GAL ATOIRE’S

Creole Since 1905, Galatoire’s

has been a gravity center of New

Orleans. Happily, the food is as

good as the party atmosphere,

with traditional Creole dishes

presented by some of the city’s

best waitstaff. L, D (Tu-Su).

209 Bourbon St., 5 0 4.525.2021.

Map 3, E4;

http://www.galatoires.com

GREEN GODDESS

Eclectic Chef Paul Artigues

creates adventurous dishes in

the tiny kitchen of this intimate

gem. Possibly the only place in

town you’ll find beet hummus

and truff le grits sharing menu

space with wild-boar meat-

loaf and bacon sundaes. L, D

(W-Su). 307 Exchange Place,

504.301.3347. Map 3, E4; w w w.

greengoddessrestaurant.com

GW FINS

Seafood Chef Tenney Flynn

has taken the local obsession

with seafood to global heights:

fresh fish is f lown in daily from

around the world. Irish salmon

and New Zealand lobster rub

shoulders with Gulf shrimp

and Louisiana duck on the

menu, all exquisitely prepared.

D (nightly). 808 Bienville St.,

504.581.3467. Map 3, F4;

http://www.gwfins.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

American This popular chain,

filled with music memorabilia,

serves regional and American

fare, including steaks, burg-

ers, sandwiches and wings.

L, D (daily). 125 Bourbon St.,

504.529.5617. Map 3, F4;

http://www.hardrockcafe.com

IRENE’S CUISINE

Italian Irene’s is all about garlic,

olive oil and the best rosemary

chicken in town. Everything

is outstanding, from the brus-

chetta to the stuffed veal chop

to the perfect tiramisu. Think of

the long wait (no reservations)

as part of the charm. D (M-Sa).

529 Bienville St., 5 0 4.529.8811.

Map 3, F 5; w w w.irenesnola.com

ITALIAN BARREL

Italian The focus here is on fine,

Northern Italian cuisine. Fresh

ravioli f lown in from Italy com-

plements such authentic fare as

veal with porcini mushrooms

and truff le oil, osso buco-topped

polenta and top-notch tiramisu.

L, D (daily). 4 3 0 Barracks St.,

504.569.0198. Map 3, I5;

http://www.theitalianbarrel.com

JEWEL OF THE SOUTH

Contemporary This aptly

named gem takes its cue from a

19th-century restaurant of the

same name, with retro cocktails

(brandy crustas, Roffigacs) and

an ever-changing, seasonal

menu of late-night bites. D

(n ig ht ly). 1026 St. Louis St.,

504.265.8816. Map 3, F 3;

http://www.jewelnola.com

JUSTINE

French Chef Justin Devillier’s

Parisenne-inspired brasserie is

both classic and contemporary

in design, but the menu is full-

on French: steak tartar, tuna

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