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New Orleans Restaurant Guide700 Club Restaurant, 700 Burgundy St., 561.1095, 700ClubNewOrleans.COM, is

serving sliders, paninis, quesadillas, and more at the popular club in the French Quarter.Restaurant hours are 7pm til Wed.-Sun. with extended Decadence hours.

Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445, is noted for itsgumbo, barbeque, pizza, sandwiches and specials serving lunch and dinner. Now underthe direction of Executive Chef David Duvall, the restaurant is open 11am-10pm Mon.-Tues., Thurs.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.-Sun. with brunch 9am-3pm, closed Wed. MasterCard/Visa accepted.

Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., 412.8965, CafeAmelie.COM, offers romantic courtyardor indoor dining along with both eclectic culinary creations and cocktails. Open Wed.-Sat. with lunch 11am-3pm, dinner 6-9pm, Sun. brunch 11-3.

Candy Bar, 908 Bourbon, 504.52.CANDY, is a new upscale dessert & specialty foodstore, open 7 days & weekends 24 hours. Best in desserts, snacks, cheeses, crackers,candies, NY bagels & knishes, po-boys, wraps & sandwiches. PLUS PLUS PLUS manyorganic, all natural & gluten free items, also DOG TREATS.

Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM, is open 7 days andfeatures breakfast including build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget their fabburgers grilled right under a hub cap and then there’s all those sandwiches, sides,desserts and shakes.

Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., 945.0742,TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM. The chef has paid attention to detail and ingredient,and focused on a more contemporary menu at an even more affordable price point. Stillthe best food, but at even more unbelievable value! Serving 7 days 11am-10pm andSunday Brunch 11am-3pm.

The Decadence Shoppe, 806 N. Rampart, 529.8874, DecadenceShoppeCafe.COMis part coffee shop, part cafe, and part bakery. "We take pride doing all our own baking,and you can order your next special treat from us," says owners Matt and Kevin. This littleneighborhood place will fulfill your sweet tooth or both your breakfast or lunch cravingsin a quiet setting while serving "desserts like Mom use to make". Located across thestreet by the Armstrong Park arch, the cafe is open Wed.-Sun. 7am - 3pm.

The Green Goddess, 307 Exchange Place Alley, 301.3347,GreenGoddessNOLA.COM, opened in May 2009 with a progressive menu that blendsNew Orleans sensibilities with a globe trotting sampling of ingredients, all emanatingfrom the small open kitchen where chefs Chris DeBarr and Paul Artigues make it happen.

Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030. Open 24 hours, it's one of the best stopsfor fast food with tasty burgers, hot dogs and breakfast.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place, 522.9500 or visitLouisianaPizzaKitchen.COM, is famous for its wood fired gourmet pizzas, pastas, saladsand appetizers. Open 7 days from 11am-10pm.

Little Vic's Gelateria, 719 Toulouse St., will serve over 40 inventive flavors of gelato,including stracciatella, amaretto, bacio de gama, and limoncello, as well as fresh-madepanino, pastries, and Lavazza espresso. Re-opening soon.

Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746, features Italian specialtiesincluding salads, pizzas, sandwiches and both lunch and dinner entrees. Lunch 11am-5pm Thurs.-Mon., Dinner 5pm-10pm 7 days.

Orleans Grapevine Wine & Bar Bistro, 720 Orleans, 523.1930, is located in abeautiful renovated 1809 building offering a pleasant atmosphere, extensive wine listwith 200 selections, and delicious food including soups, salads, appetizers, entreesand house made desserts that will delight any palate. Open daily at 4pm serving dinnerSun.-Thurs. 5-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm.

Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., 529.1416,QuartermasterDeli.NET, voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year, is open 24 hours 7 days.Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menu, the deli offers free delivery.

Who Dat Coffee Cafe, 2401 Burgundy St., 872.0360, offers Fair Trade gourmetcoffees, teas, cupcakes, scones, coffee by the pound, gift baskets, art & merchandiseby local artists, stamps & mail box rentals, along with outdoor seating & Wi-Fi. Open 7am-10pm daily.

by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain Email: marsha@ripandmarsha.com

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An Array of Gelati & Sorbettiincluding Watermelon, Pistachio,coconut, strawberry, sugar free

chocolate, and stracciatella alongwith gluten free, sugar free, and dairy

free @ Little Vic's Gelateria, re-opening soon 719 Toulouse St.

Glazed 10 oz. Pork Chop with Steen'sCane Syrup & Creole Mustard servedwith duck fat potatoes & green beans

@ The Country Club, 634 Louisa St.

Red Velvet Cupcakes@ Who Dat Coffee Cafe, 2401

Burgundy St.

Club Sandwich with Zapp's PotatoChips @ The Decadence Shoppe, 806

N. Rampart St.

New Orleans Muffuletta (generoushelping of ham, salami, provolone andolive salad) @ Restaurant/Deli of theYear Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli,

1100 Bourbon St.

Special Combo Pizza (pepperoni,Italian sausage, ham, onions,

mushrooms, green peppers & blackolives with jalapenos & anchoviesoptional) @ Mona Lisa Restaurant,

1212 Royal St.

Custom Breakfast @ Krystal, BourbonSt. @ Canal St.

Gourmet Sliders with Onion Rings @700 Club Restaurant, 700 Burgundy

Garlic Shrimp Pasta (jumbo shrimpwith garlic butter sauce over angel

hair pasta) @ Louisiana PizzaKitchen, 95 French Market Place

12 oz. Blackened Ribeye @ BywaterRestaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162

Dauphine St.

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