Emeril's

Neighborhood restaurant offers shareable plates with international influences, cocktails, and wine.

Mister Mao offers a vibrant dining experience with Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, a lively atmosphere, and standout service that keeps diners coming back.

Bouligny Tavern is a stylish gastropub in the Garden District, serving up delightful small plates and innovative cocktails in a sleek, modern setting.

Café Reconcile is a nonprofit gem where at-risk youth serve up delicious Southern dishes in a welcoming, spacious atmosphere that makes every meal memorable.

Standalone watering hole offering weekday happy-hour deals, live music & pool in unfussy surrounds.

Brigtsen's serves up fresh, seasonal Creole dishes in a charming cottage, where top-notch staff and delicious flavors make for a memorable dining experience.

Posh high-rise hotel offering plush rooms & suites, plus a 24/7 casino, dining & live music. In a 26-story building surrounded by bars and restaurants, this upscale casino hotel close to a streetcar stop is a 15-minute walk from Jackson Square, and a mile from storied Bourbon Street. Plush rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with coffeemakers and minifridges; most have city or river views. Suites add sitting rooms. Room service is available. The 24/7 casino offers slots and table games. Dining options include an upscale steakhouse, a lavish buffet and 2 seafood restaurants, plus a pub and a cafe. There's also a 12-lane bowling alley, a lounge with live music, and a lively bar. Valet and self-parking are available (fee).

Dat Dog is a vibrant New Orleans spot serving up gourmet hot dogs, creative toppings, and a lively outdoor dining scene perfect for a casual bite.

Since 1957, this family-owned gem in New Orleans serves award-winning, crunchy fried chicken and comforting soul food in a laid-back vibe.

Cuban cuisine & frozen cocktails in an intimate, bilevel space with a homey ambiance.