"When crawfish are in season, there is nothing I crave more than a cold drink, a table with the day’s newspaper, eight pounds of steaming crawfish, and my girl. Nothing makes me happier."
$$$, Steakhouse, American, Seafood, Central Business
"Not only do they hit the right temperature, but the quality of the beef is top-notch and the sides add to the pageantry of the meal. My favorite accompaniment is their Maker’s Old Fashioned."
$$$, Modern, Pub, American, Gastropub, Cocktail, New American, French Quarter
"Alex Harrell, who was once the former chef at Galatoire's Bistro in Baton Rouge, now mans the kitchen at this hip gastro pub in the French Quarter. His use of simple ingredients and good technique are a winning combination."
$$, Happy Hour, Pizza, Full Bar, Italian, Central Business
"Executive chef Alon Shaya nails the Neapolitan pizza. Being a New Yorker, I am a pizza snob, and I'm telling you that Domenica’s pizza is hands down the best. My favorite pizza is the wild mushroom with Fontina cheese, bacon, and an egg."
$$$, French, Cajun / Creole, Speakeasy, French Quarter
"Not one, but two large soft-shell crab drizzled with lemon-caper beurre blanc is just one of my favorite dishes from the Grand Dame of Creole cuisine. Start with a Sazerac and finish with the Café Brûlot."