"Bywater American Bistro (BABs) is a nationally acclaimed restaurant while still being a local favorite. It features dishes like jerk chicken rice and spaghetti pomodoro, and includes a menu section dedicated to rice and grains in homage to the building's history as a rice mill. The restaurant blends the chef's Caribbean roots with New Orleans cuisine, serving dishes like oyster gravy over jasmine rice and rabbit curry. The venue is known for its sense of place, mixing neighborhood warmth with world-class food and service." - Stephanie Carter