NOLA Restaurants

two women sitting at a table with wine bottles behind them
Ristorante del Porto expandes space in Covington (photo gallery)
Ristorante del Porto expanded its popular restaurant to expand its dining room - photographed Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (Photo by Ted Jackson, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
people are walking through the wine cellars in this dining room with tables and chairs
All the new restaurants
A glass wall of wine in an upstairs room at Salon by Sucre in the French Quarter of New Orleans on Thursday, June 11, 2015. (Photo by Chris Granger, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
a man holding a plate with a sandwich on it in front of a red building
Bevi Seafood Co. expands to Mid-City, takes over old Cajun Brothers spot
In the fall, LeBlanc will expand his audience with a second Bevi Seafood location in Mid-City.
an assortment of pastries and cookies on a platter in a home kitchen area
Willa Jean preview
Bakers Kelly Fields and Lisa White created Willa Jean, a bakery and cafe located in the Paramount building of the CBD's South Market District development. (Photo by Caitlin Faw, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
grilled corn on the cob with lime and parmesan cheese
Top Chef Nina Compton's Compere Lapint
The snacks menu at Nina Compton's Compere Lapin, a new restaurant in New Orleans, includes grilled corn with aioli. (Photo by Todd A. Price, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
a white plate topped with chicken and veggies
Shaya hits home run with its personal take on Israeli cuisine, earns four beans
Chef Alon Shaya's cooking makes the point that Middle Eastern food both is and isn't what you thought it was.
some meat and sauces on a plate next to cornbreads, carrots and bread
Papa's Backyard BBQ in Slidell
A pork rib platter is served with sides at Papa's Backyard BBQ located at 2848 Slidell Ave. in Slidell, photographed Friday, July 2, 2015. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
a tray with meat, potatoes and ketchup next to a jar of mustard
Best barbecue in New Orleans
Burnt ends - the crusty edge cuts of barbecue beef brisket served with a side sweet corn spoon bread ofat NOLA Smokehouse, 739 Jackson Ave., New Orleans Thursday, September 11, 2014. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com / The Times-Picayune)
two white plates topped with meat and veggies
Barbecue in high-end restaurants
Barbecue ribs make the transition to white tablecloths at Boucherie.
a white plate topped with meat and rice covered in powdered sugar next to an eggplant sandwich
St Roch Market picks
Rice and beans and fish in red sauce at Lagos St. Roch Market best foods, photographed Monday, June 1, 2015. (Photo by Ted Jackson, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
a white plate topped with macaroni and cheese
St Roch Market picks
Dirty Mac at Dirty Dishes St. Roch Market best foods, photographed Monday, June 1, 2015. (Photo by Ted Jackson, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
a white plate topped with meat covered in sauce and garnishes next to a vase filled with flowers
8 great dishes to try at the St. Roch Market
Brett Anderson's favorite dishes from the dizzying array of options at the St. Roch Market.
a cinnamon roll covered in icing sitting on top of a wooden cutting board
District Hand Pie - new New Orleans restaurant
District Hand Pie and Coffee Bar, a new New Orleans restaurant, was opened by the operators of District Donuts.Sliders.Brew. It serves sweet and savory hand pies along with coffee and monkey bread (pictured). (Todd A. Price, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
a man and woman sitting in chairs facing each other with books on the shelves behind them
Coast Roast Coffee Company at St. Roch Market
The St. Roch Market has a clean aesthetic. The walls and columns are white. The stalls are uniform. Kevin Pedeaux, though, stands out with a bright red, vintage espresso machine at his Coast Roast Coffee Company stall.
four women are holding cakes and smiling for the camera
The Sweet Spot at St. Roch Market
"I'm a homestyle baker," said Donna Maloney of The Sweet Spot.