for their awesome cacio e pepe

for the oysters (of course), for the crab back fat with sourdough bread), the sea urchin. Hell--whatever they got is good! Be prepared to wait on line.

Another great drinking establishment. The Mai Tai's are lethal. Be warned.

Roast pork, duck and goose

Great restaurant

Most indulgent meal of my life

possibly the best example of NOLA fine dining

the unbelievably inexpensive Michelin starred new dim sum place that everybody is talking about. Arrive early and be prepared to wait on line. First come first served.

a super casual and shockingly brilliant place in a food court situated over the North Point market. Hectic and crazy good.

for arguably the best Po' Boys in town

jokingly referred to as "The Angry Cousins" for great pasta, humble, typically Roman dishes

Awesome restaurant from chef Chris Cosentino

for the most amazing grilled food available--anywhere. This is where the great chefs want to die.

some of the most important and creative cooking available anywhere in the world

for untraditional pizzas by the piece

a fine, divey, drinking establishment

Donald Link's terrifically pork-centric restaurant

They do NOT make bars like this anymore. A legend.

for pizza, salumi, cheese--and atmosphere

Great restaurant

You come here for the turbot. Casual perfection.

A great greasy spoon on the waterfront

The dying art of the perfect noodle

Looks amazing!

for an irony free hunk of meat and a big martini or two

for your late night delivery needs: anything from a pack of smokes, bottle of a bourbon--ora great Muffaletta sandwhich

Far and away the best fried chicken -- anywhere

One of the last great Tiki Bars in America.

for truly great haute cuisine

popular lunch spot on the beach that serves up some of the best peri-peri chicken in the city.

what's peri-peri chicken?

Le Dome. The Glory of Paris. Get the shellfish tower.

Linton Hopkins and crew are beyond killing it.

I loved the chankonabe, a traditional stew made with fried fried tofu, mushrooms, cabbage, and spring onions. It is rich in fiber and protein and a favorite dish of sumo wrestlers.