The 26 Best Restaurants in New Orleans, From Comfort Food Classics to Locally-Caught Seafood Spots
"Outside of taking an international flight, this is as authentic a Haitian dining experience as you’ll get. Chef Charly Pierre has blended his Haitian heritage with modern American, and particularly Louisianan, influences to launch this joyous eatery off nondescript Treme Street. Grilled shrimp comes out slathered in citrus and a spicy ‘pikilz’ coleslaw that cuts through and balances the sweetness. The Creole Hot Chicken Wings are the perfect temperature, and the Fritai sandwich bulges with tender chunks of pork oozing with mango sauce. Diving into the ‘Tradisyonel’ entrees rewards you with ingredients such as mirliton and green plantains and succulent braised beef. It’s a daring but fascinating culinary adventure. As you might imagine, citrus and fruit flavors are the stars of the cocktail game, with watermelon and passion fruit, rum and bourbon, papaya and mango all making waves throughout the menu. There’s a tempting selection of sour drinks, including a classic daiquiri that’s among the city’s best. Go for a truly satisfying and exciting culinary experience, filled with flavors that will stay with you as long as the smile on your face as you remember an exceptional meal." - Paul Oswell
