The gold standard for NOLA seafood; famous for the "Ugly Dog" and fried oysters.

JoAnn Clevenger’s temple of art and hospitality; where Fried Green Tomatoes were king.

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s home; the place that sparked the global Cajun/Creole craze.

Known as the "King of Red Beans and Rice;" a true Burgundy Street soul food sanctuary.

Divine dining inside a converted church sanctuary; remembered for Oysters Roland.

Austin Leslie’s soul food institution; the real-life inspiration for "Frank's Place."

The third oldest restaurant in the city until Katrina; iconic over-the-water seafood.

A lakeside legend for stuffed flounder and sunset views over the levee.

Frenchmen Street’s soul food anchor; famous for greens, beans, and gospel brunch.

Mid-century Tiki magic at Pontchartrain Beach; a childhood dream of exotic dining.

The most romantic courtyard in the city; a neighborhood secret for decades.

Eddie Baquet’s Creole powerhouse; the epicenter of local food culture.

Intimate neighborhood bistro with a cult following and the best bread pudding.

Casual seafood and lake breezes; where every local went for a summer Friday.

The quintessential Southern cafeteria experience; a downtown lunch institution.

The orange-roofed landmark of Canal St; a portal to a simpler New Orleans era.