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Blue Oak BBQ

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Formerly a popup inside Chickie Wah Wah, Blue Oak now has its own digs on Carrollton, which is good news for fans of low and slow cooked smoked meat. Besides some stupendous brisket and pulled pork, check out the most excellent smoked wings and spicy green onion sausage. Portions are copious, so plan to share apps like the barbecue nachos and Dagwood-sized sandwiches including a personal fave, the pit viper (jerk pulled pork with slaw and jalapenos). This irresistible eatery is from New Orleans' natives Ronnie Evans and Philip Moseley, has a full bar and is open nightly for dinner. Better yet, eating a spicy fried chicken sandwich on Tuesdays at Blue Oak supports Hogs for the Cause, the March 23/24 fundraiser to fund pediatric brain cancer outreach services with local partners including Children's Hospital of New Orleans and Ochsner Hospital for Children. The restaurant is donating all of the proceeds from its Tuesday chicken sandwich and ever-changing daiquiri menu through the annual Hogs for the Cause barbecue competition.

Address:

900 N Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119

Phone:

(504) 822-2583

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Barbecue: "The roasted garlic mac 'n' cheese is to die for."

Best for Barbecue Because: This former pop-up now stands alone in Mid-City with mouthwatering slow cooked meats.

Main Menu
- Oak Originals
  
  Potato Gnocchi
  
  with a red grape reduction, crispy serrano ham, and mascarpone cheese ($10.50)
  
  Artisan Cheese Plate
  
  with housemade crackers and a seasonal fruit compote ($15.00)
  
  Fresh Cut Fries
  
  with parmigiano-reggiano & roasted garlic butter ($7.00)
  
  Carnitas And Black Bean Pupusas
  
  with spicy slaw, roasted tomato salsa, and queso fresco ($10.00)
  
  Marinated Olives
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Salumi Plate
  
  with marinated olives, fried marcona almonds & grilled bread ($14.00)
  
  Crispy Braised Duck
  
  with marinated olives, fried marcona almonds & grilled bread ($14.00)
- Market Inspired
  
  Fried Bread & Butter Pickles
  
  with a buttermilk ranch dressing ($10.00)
  
  Fresh hand-cut Pasta
  
  with san marzano tomatoes, chilies, fresh basil & parmigiano- reggiano ($10.00)
  
  Oak Salad
  
  with spiced pecans, ryals cheddar, market lettuces, and a local satsuma balsamic vinaigrette ($7.50)
  
  Chilled Beet Salad
  
  with a pistachio pesto, bucheron, baby arugula & dijon vinaigrette ($10.50)
- From The Sea
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  with garlic & chilies & a smoked tomato aioli ($10.50)
  
  Gulf Shrimp Tacos
  
  with housemade corn tortillas, pickled vegetables, avocado, and lime crema ($10.00)
- From The Land
  
  Hanger Steak Bruschetta
  
  with point reyes blue cheese and a smoked red onion marmalade ($14.00)
  
  Crispy Duck Confit Salad
  
  with braised chard & white beans & a beet vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Pork And Black Bean Pupusas
  
  with spicy slaw, roasted tomato salsa & quesillo ($10.00)
- Something Sweet
  
  Molten Chocolate Cake
  
  with local blueberries & creme anglaise ($8.50)
  
  Frozen Cheesecake Souffle
  
  with a blondie & brandy caramel ($8.50)
  
  Alabama Peaches
  
  with sweet cream, candied pistachios & local honey ($8.50)

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