Banana Fritters & Frizzle Sticks: What To Order at Eat & Salon By Sucre

Tom Fitzmorris reviews Eat this week, an affordable spot for lunch, dinner and brunch that bridges the gap between po' boy shops and fine dining in the Quarter: "The most adventuresome cooking is found on the weekend brunch menu," T-Fitz reports, especially #1 Essential Brunch Dish: banana fritters. No hipness points, but this small spot does serve up some mean chicken livers with pepper jelly. [CityBiz, sub req]

Helen Freund also heads to the Quarter to check out recently-opened elegant sweets shop and sophisticated upstairs eatery Salon By Sucre: "The two-story Salon has much to offer, including sweets, cocktails, tea and full-service dining" and do not miss out on the "Frizzle sticks— lightly fried breadsticks made from pretzel dough... paired with smooth Gorgonzola dolce cream that packs a tangy punch." [Gambit]

Meanwhile, Ian McNulty reports that four newer restaurants— High Hat Cafe, Seither's, Munch Factory and Katie's—are changing the well-established neighborhood eatery game in New Orleans: "While they are restaurants that serve their neighborhoods, each is worth a visit from across town, too." [Advocate]