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1. Commander's Palace

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 · 504-899-8221

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GARDEN DISTRICT. This delightful French Creole restaurant is one of the city's best, no matter what time of day you visit. Prix fixe and à la carte options promise choice items, including seared Muscovy duck breast and onion-crusted Gulf snapper with shrimp and chanterelles. The prix fixe "jazz brunch" is a great weekend treat and features one of the best Bloody Mary's in the city, along with eggs Sardou, quail, and the restaurant's famous bread pudding soufflé. Outdoor seating available.

2. Brigtsen's

723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA 70118 · 504-861-7610

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RIVERBEND. This is Cajun cooking at its best. Brigtsen's chef, Frank Brigtsen, is known as one of the finest in the region and the culinary entrees he creates are divine. Whether it's the roast duck or blackened tuna – all are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

3. K – Paul's Louisiana Kitchen

416 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · 504-524-7394

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FRENCH QUARTER. If it's "blackened," its Cajun! K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is manned by world renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme, who introduced the world to Cajun cooking. Diners can enjoy spicy meals that feature starters such as seven steak okra gumbo and entrees such as crawfish étouffée and blackened Louisiana Drum, a fish. Dessert choices include bread pudding and sweet potato pecan pie. The decor is elegant and features patio and balcony seating. K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is a nonsmoker's haven.

4. Café du Monde

800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 · 504-587-0840

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FRENCH QUARTER. Café du Monde is a pilgrimage for some and a true "N'Awlins" experience for others. A French Market landmark, the café is renowned for its beignets, which are fried dough covered with powdered sugar. Since opening in 1862, Café du Monde has been the spot locals and tourists flock to for savory chicory coffee, café au lait and light pastry desserts. All can be enjoyed while soaking in the foot traffic of Jackson Square while sitting at the café.

5. Galatoire's Restaurant

209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · 504-525-2021

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FRENCH QUARTER. Opened in 1905, this French Creole restaurant is a traditional New Orleans institution. Offers a timeless French bistro feel throughout the two stories, and serves excellent Creole cuisine such as crab sardou and a bearnaise filet steak. Recipient of the DiRoNA award.

6. Mother's

401 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · 504-523-9656

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CBD. Mother's has been a New Orleans tradition since the 1940's and it is still creating happy customers today. If you are looking for a hearty breakfast or a "meat and three" for supper and don't mind standing in line, this cafeteria-style eatery is sure to please. And do not miss the po' boys – natives claim Mother's sells the definitive version of the popular sandwich. Also a winner: the New Orleans style, chicory-flavored coffee.

7. Central Grocery

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 · 504-523-1620

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FRENCH QUARTER. If the muffuletta was the official sandwich of New Orleans, Central Grocery officially makes the best sandwiches in the city! For the uninitiated, a muffuletta is a loaf of bread layered with Italian meats and cheeses and crowned with a chopped olive mixture. Be warned that Central Grocery's sandwiches are huge – you might need to share with a friend. And if you want to sit down, get your sandwich to go – there is only a standing-room counter at the Grocery.

8. Praline Connection

542 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116 · 504-943-3934

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MARIGNY. Creole soul food is Praline's much-applauded specialty, and it's considered by many locals to be the best in the city. Originally a meal delivery service for working women who didn't have time to cook, the business now invites people to enjoy its savory dishes in person. Popular items include jambalaya, fried chicken, and lima beans and rice.

9. Palace Cafe

605 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 · 504-523-1661

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CBD. Occupying a former music store, this restaurant features high ceiling, mosaic floor tiles and a curving staircase. The kitchen's weekly highlight, the jazz brunch, offers scrumptious a la carte dishes such as bananas foster beignets, potato pie, prime rib, catfish pecan meuniere and crabmeat quiche. A prix-fix three-course dinner is available from 5:30pm-7pm nightly.

10. La Provence

25020 Hwy 190, Big Branch, LA 70445 · 985-626-7662

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BIG BRANCH. Ranked by "Traveler" magazine as one of America's top ten restaurants, La Provence absolutely justifies the 40-minute drive from New Orleans. Located across Lake Pontchartrain, it's affiliated with a country inn and features a Provencal atmosphere. The chef savors seclusion from New Orleans, and La Provence's idyllic spot only enhances its inherent charm. Meals frequently commence with a series of pâtés and languish well into the evening. Entrees take their inspiration from fine French and Creole cuisines, and service is well above par.

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