The Best Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Outside New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"White Pillars is a showstopping space, an old mansion restored to its original 1905 splendor after suffering significant Hurricane Katrina damage. The setting is a beautiful backdrop for James Beard Award-nominated chef Austin Sumrall’s unfussy mix of Cajun, Creole, and new Southern cuisine. Whether he’s serving briny oysters that were in the water just hours ago, having fun with crab Rangoon ravioli in a fragrant coconut broth, or revisiting eggplant Josephine layered with crabmeat and mozzarella, Sumrall’s sense of flavor is spot on. Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday; brunch on Sunday." - Sarah Bisacca