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34 EW ASCRS•ASOA 2016 ASCRS•ASOA City Preview • May 6–10, 2016 by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Staff Writer Domenica 123 Baronne St. 504-648-6020 domenicarestaurant.com Cuisine: Italian Visit this restaurant in the Roosevelt Hotel from partners John Besh and Alon Shaya. The menu features a variety of pizza and other Italian dishes, as well as beer and selections of Italian wines. El Gato Negro 81 French Market Pl. 504-525-9752 elgatonegronola.com Cuisine: Mexican This restaurant boasts authentic Mexican food with inspirations from family recipes from the Michoacan state of Mexico. The restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes and drinks. Galatoire's 209 Bourbon St. 504-525-2021 www.galatoires.com Cuisine: Traditional Louisiana This restaurant was founded in 1905 and has carried on its tradi- tion through the years. Galatoire's continues to be family owned and operated and features a variety of dishes, including specialties to the restaurant. Gautreau's 1728 Soniat St. 504-899-7397 www.gautreausrestaurant.com Cuisine: American/French This restaurant is located in the Uptown New Orleans area. The menu features a variety of appetiz- ers, entrees, and desserts from Chef Susan Zemanick. Herbsaint 701 St. Charles Ave. 504-524-4114 www.herbsaint.com Cuisine: French and Italian inspired southern Another restaurant featuring Chef Donald Link, Herbsaint combines French and Italian inspirations, while still creating Southern dishes. Lunch, dinner, dessert, and bistro options are available. Herbsaint also has the option for private dining for up to 50 guests. Clancy's 6100 Annunciation St. 504-895-1111 www.clancysneworleans.com Cuisine: Traditional Louisiana Clancy's was founded in the 1940s, and the building that houses it has been around for even longer. Although it has changed hands over the years, Clancy's remains popular for its Creole cuisine and extensive wine selection. Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-588-2123 www.cochonrestaurant.com Cuisine: Traditional Louisiana Located in a renovated New Orleans warehouse, Cochon uses locally sourced food products to create Cajun dishes. The restaurant's CEO and executive chef, Donald Link, serves dishes from his roots. The restaurant features a lunch and dinner menu with a number of small plate, soup, and salad options, as well as entrees. Commander's Palace 1403 Washington Ave. 504-899-8221 www.commanderspalace.com Cuisine: Modern New Orleans It's hard to miss the Commander's Palace, located in a bright blue, Victorian-inspired building. The restaurant is in the Garden District of New Orleans and has been around since 1880. The Commander's Palace incorporates Creole and American inspired cuisine. Coquette 2800 Magazine St. 504-265-0421 www.coquettenola.com Cuisine: Southern Opened in 2008, Coquette is locat- ed in the Garden District of New Orleans. Housed in a building from the 1880s, the restaurant offers 2 floors of dining, as well as a bar. The southern cuisine highlights local products. Although closed on Tuesdays, Coquette has separate lunch, dinner, brunch, and dessert menus, with a variety of options for pairings. where the restaurant is housed or in the outdoor courtyard area. Brennan's 417 Royal St. 504-525-9711 www.brennansneworleans.com Cuisine: French and Creole Whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner you're looking for, Brennan's has a variety of options. The restaurant opened in its current location in the mid-1950s after its founder's death. Menus feature a wide array of drink options, as well as Brennan's take on many traditional dishes. Brigtsen's Restaurant 723 Dante St. 504-861-7610 www.brigtsens.com Cuisine: Contemporary Louisiana Open for 3 decades, Brigtsen's offers New Orleans cuisine. The restaurant is located in a Victorian cottage, and menu offerings, which change daily, include soups, salads, and appetiz- ers, as well as a variety of seafood, meats, and other main courses. Whether it's a top-rated restaurant you're looking for or a quick bite to eat, there's no shortage of options in the Big Easy August 301 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-299-9777 www.restaurantaugust.com Cuisine: French At August, Chef John Besh creates contemporary French cuisine with local ingredients. Located in the city's Central Business District, the restaurant is housed in a historic 19th century building, and the menu includes a variety of salads, vegetables, seafood, and meat. Bayona 430 Dauphine St. 504-525-4455 www.bayona.com Cuisine: Louisiana Bayona offers diners local cuisine, with dishes inspired from around the world. The dishes and daily spe- cials can be enjoyed in the unique atmosphere of a 200-year-old cottage March 2016 continued on page 36 Source: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau New Orleans restaurants

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