"One of the best nights you can spend in New Orleans is one that ends with dancing in Frenchmen Street clubs. And with that rollicking stretch of roadway just a handful of blocks away from Paladar 511, this Bywater spot is a great place to start. The warehouse-style space bounces sound around easily, which makes the whole space feel lively from the jump. The menu mixes contemporary Italian flavors like pappardelle with spicy pork sausage ragu, and a squid ink spaghetti that comes swimming in chili butter. It’s the pizzas, though, that make feeding a crowd so easy. Pick out several for the table, but don’t skip the spicy San Marzano, which comes with a nest of wild arugula on top to give every bite a peppery crunch." - chelsea brasted