They’re the kind of restaurant that are supposed to be everywhere in New Orleans —casual, affordable mom-and-pops rooted in local flavor but not stuck in the past.
In reality, identifiably New Orleans neighborhood joints like this are harder to find. Hot new things on the dining scene are more likely to be about Instagramable settings and food trends from other cities, and less likely to start with the Creole palate.
That’s why I’ve been so enthused lately by a few changes at some familiar names bringing new energy to old school Creole flavor…