Diners can find a taste of the Caribbean in the Crescent City with a meal at Coco Hut. This ultra casual hidden gem on Bayou Road serves up Caribbean favorites with a home cooked feel. Jerk options are always on the menu, alongside a number of seafood and vegetable dishes served with island flare. Fresh limeade is available to compliment any meal. While the standard menu is available at every meal, don't miss the daily specials spelled out on the restaurant's chalkboard. - Bethany Culp
Associated with Erin Rose Bar, on Conti Street, Killer Poboys offers diners a great range of sandwiches that blend signature New Orleans sandwiches and international flavors. The offerings here feature an eclectic combination of ingredients - from seared shrimp to roasted sweet potato, you will find here a selection of Po-boys like no place else. The menu changes regularly to the delight of regular patrons, so keep an eye out for their latest offerings! The prices are delightfully low and the service is quick, and although hard to find, a visit to Killer Poboys is definitely well worth the effort.
Pinkberry offers a selection of light and delicious frozen yogurt, with toppings like cereal, fresh cut fruit, chocolate chips, gummie bears and nuts. Available in a to-go box, cone, cup, and in the form of a milkshake or smoothie, Pinkberry yogurt is a treat that is sure to delight patrons of any age. The Canal Street location offers Hazelnut, Vanilla Bean and Mango flavored yogurt alongside a host of other options that will have your sweet tooth tingling with delight.
Toups' Meatery is an ideal place for all meat lovers, the menu includes a variety of meat. That list has everything from lamb, pork and steak to goat and quail. The restaurant is headed by the award-winning Chef Isaac Toups who is well known for his innovations in Cajun delicacies and his impressive stretch on Top Chef. They have a small menu, but a diverse wine list which perfectly blends with the food. The place has limited seating hence making reservations is advisable.
Central City BBQ is one of the best barbecue restaurants in New Orleans. The restaurant offers stellar barbecue dishes, prepared using traditional smoking techniques that ensure only the highest quality meat. The must try items being their smoked brisket, tender ribs, crispy burnt ends, remoulade potato salad to name a few. Come along with your friends and relish wood smoked BBQ, drink and enjoy live music. A visit to this authentic Southern BBQ will leave your asking for more. In addition, they also offers catering services for any type of events like wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate dinners and showers.
Each day, talented bakers create an array of tempting treats at Maurice French Pastries. Jean-Luc Albin leads the team in creating signature pastries, like French king cake, butter croissants, cream puffs, napoleons and eclairs. In addition to traditional cakes and cupcakes, Maurice French Pastries also has cookies, pies and muffins. Stop in to Maurice French Pastries for a quick bite, or call ahead to special order a cake or collection of pastries sure to make any party a hit. - Bethany Culp