Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate in New Orleans This Week, July 2025 | Eater New Orleans

"A neighborhood spot in Mid‑City with bright NOLA‑centric murals, this restaurant arrived on the reviewer’s radar as part of the 2010s wave of high‑profile Southern spots; the reviewer had previously encountered food from chef Issac Toups at festivals and events. While the kitchen leans heavily into meat — big charcuterie boards, stacked burgers, and a daily sausage — the crab claw starter stood out: Louisiana crab claws accompanied by grilled and pickled pineapple and topped with a chili vinaigrette, with the meaty bits exposed for easy access. Each bite registers smoky, tangy, spicy, and sweet, and the dish is described as a refreshing summertime appetizer to erase the memory of the New Orleans humidity looming outside. It's suggested to pair it with a Poblano Escobar cocktail — a mix of poblano pepper‑infused tequila, pineapple shrub, and lime. — Erin Perkins, Eater editor, South." - Henna Bakshi