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The Updated Eater Heatmap: Where to Eat Right Now

by Gwendolyn Knapp
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by Gwendolyn Knapp

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater ask us: Where should I eat right now? What are the new restaurants? What haven't I heard of? What's everyone talking about? And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continuously to always highlight where the foodie crowds are flocking to at the moment.

This month, swanky CBD gastrolounge, Cellardoor, and the Marigny's European drunk food specialist Kebab join the map, with Ivy and Bevi Seafood Co. departing after respectable tenure.

Been to any of these restaurants and had a great or a terrible experience? Let us know in the comments or by email.


ADDED
August 2013: McClure's
September 2013: Noodle & Pie, Cane & Table
October 2013: Broussard's
November 2013: Marti's
December 2013: Doris Metropolitan, Ivy
January 2014: Oxalis
February 2014: MoPho
March 2014: Bevi Seafood Co.
April 2014: Carrollton Market, La Boca, NOLA Smokehouse
May 2014: Milkfish, Square Root, Pizza Domenica
June 2014: Treo, Meauxbar, The Franklin
July 2014: Del Fuego


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MoPho

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Former August chef Michael Gulotta and partners Jeff Gulotta and Jeffrey Bybee, bring Vietnamese with a Louisiana twist— think pho with headcheese— to this hot new Mid City spot, featuring a fire pit for roasting meats, an outdoor deck, and an array of boozy bubble teas.
514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 482-6845
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Carrollton Market

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Chef Jason Goodenough brings both traditional and modern Southern cuisine to this elegant new Riverbend restaurant in the former One space.
8132 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 252-9928
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La Boca

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Folks are all abuzz about Adolfo Garcia's Argentinian steakhouse, because they just moved into the former a Mano space. More seating, a slick new revamp, but the same iImpeccable service, steak, and insanely decadent provoleta grilled cheese appetizer.
870 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8205
(504) 525-8205

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NOLA Smokehouse

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Rob Bechtold's highly regarded pop up has new permanent digs in the LGD. Open Tuesday thru Saturday at 11 a.m. until they run out (or 5 p.m.), this is the spot for all thing barbecue including crazy specials like smoked escargot.
739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 418-2591
(504) 418-2591

Milkfish

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Cristina Quackenbush brings the Filipino cuisine craze to Mid City, in the new permanent digs of her beloved pop up. BYOB until they get their liquor license.
125 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA

Square Root

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Chef Phillip Lopez and Max Ortiz' long awaited and highly conceptual tasting menu restaurant is set to change the way people think about dining in New Orleans. A killer cocktail and beer program, and hang-worthy upstairs lounge only add to the draw.
1800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

PIZZA Domenica

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John Besh and Alon Shaya's Domenica expansion offers more varieties of pizza, an impeccable beer selection, and take out service seven days a week, Uptown.
4933 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 301-4978
(504) 301-4978

Meauxbar

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Chef Kristen Essig and the Ste. Marie team have revamped Meauxbar, with bistro favorites from oyster pan roasts to escargot, lots of charm and locally sourced dishes, and great service.
942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 569-9979
(504) 569-9979

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The Franklin

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This new Marigny haunt has a gastropub vibe, with craft cocktails, and food from chef Jim Bremer who specializes in locally sourced, rather eclectic French/Southern comfort dishes, plus crudo and oysters.
2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Treo

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Chef James Cullen just rolled out his small plates menu at this Mid City bar/art gallery and the early word is very good. From little jars of chicken liver pate to coriander crusted lamb chops, Cullen's dishes span diverse cultural influences and definitely bringing something new to Tulane Avenue.
3835 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Del Fuego

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Cali native/chef Dave Wright brings housemade corn tortillas, authentic salsas, 100+ tequilas and mezcals, intriguiging filler for tacos/burritos like cactus/beef tongue/goat and more. Specialty entrees and lethal Margs round out the experience. Front porch and back patio dining available.
4518 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Cellar Door

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This new CBD gastrolounge is worth the trip for the swanky ambience and cocktails alone. Add in Jamielyn Arcega's worldly pub fare--from potstickers to poutine--plus a new lunch menu and upcoming weekend brunch, and you've got one of New Orleans' finest new gems.
916 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 383-5583
(504) 383-5583

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Kebab

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This Marigny joint, from the Pete's Pizza Speakeasy founders, is the place for weekend doner kebab (spit roasted lamb, chicken, and more) gyro, falafel, beet/Belgian fries, and coconut juice served from the husk. Best of all, it's inexpensive and near a bunch of riotous nightlife venues on ye olde Bohemian trail, which is good because they are only open Friday-Monday, 3 p.m. until midnight.
2315 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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MoPho

514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Former August chef Michael Gulotta and partners Jeff Gulotta and Jeffrey Bybee, bring Vietnamese with a Louisiana twist— think pho with headcheese— to this hot new Mid City spot, featuring a fire pit for roasting meats, an outdoor deck, and an array of boozy bubble teas.
514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 482-6845
(504) 482-6845

Carrollton Market

8132 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Chef Jason Goodenough brings both traditional and modern Southern cuisine to this elegant new Riverbend restaurant in the former One space.
8132 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 252-9928
(504) 252-9928

La Boca

870 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Folks are all abuzz about Adolfo Garcia's Argentinian steakhouse, because they just moved into the former a Mano space. More seating, a slick new revamp, but the same iImpeccable service, steak, and insanely decadent provoleta grilled cheese appetizer.
870 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8205
(504) 525-8205

NOLA Smokehouse

739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Rob Bechtold's highly regarded pop up has new permanent digs in the LGD. Open Tuesday thru Saturday at 11 a.m. until they run out (or 5 p.m.), this is the spot for all thing barbecue including crazy specials like smoked escargot.
739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 418-2591
(504) 418-2591

Milkfish

125 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA
Cristina Quackenbush brings the Filipino cuisine craze to Mid City, in the new permanent digs of her beloved pop up. BYOB until they get their liquor license.
125 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA

Square Root

1800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Chef Phillip Lopez and Max Ortiz' long awaited and highly conceptual tasting menu restaurant is set to change the way people think about dining in New Orleans. A killer cocktail and beer program, and hang-worthy upstairs lounge only add to the draw.
1800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

PIZZA Domenica

4933 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
John Besh and Alon Shaya's Domenica expansion offers more varieties of pizza, an impeccable beer selection, and take out service seven days a week, Uptown.
4933 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 301-4978
(504) 301-4978

Meauxbar

942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Chef Kristen Essig and the Ste. Marie team have revamped Meauxbar, with bistro favorites from oyster pan roasts to escargot, lots of charm and locally sourced dishes, and great service.
942 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 569-9979
(504) 569-9979

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117
This new Marigny haunt has a gastropub vibe, with craft cocktails, and food from chef Jim Bremer who specializes in locally sourced, rather eclectic French/Southern comfort dishes, plus crudo and oysters.
2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Treo

3835 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Chef James Cullen just rolled out his small plates menu at this Mid City bar/art gallery and the early word is very good. From little jars of chicken liver pate to coriander crusted lamb chops, Cullen's dishes span diverse cultural influences and definitely bringing something new to Tulane Avenue.
3835 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Del Fuego

4518 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Cali native/chef Dave Wright brings housemade corn tortillas, authentic salsas, 100+ tequilas and mezcals, intriguiging filler for tacos/burritos like cactus/beef tongue/goat and more. Specialty entrees and lethal Margs round out the experience. Front porch and back patio dining available.
4518 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Cellar Door

916 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113
This new CBD gastrolounge is worth the trip for the swanky ambience and cocktails alone. Add in Jamielyn Arcega's worldly pub fare--from potstickers to poutine--plus a new lunch menu and upcoming weekend brunch, and you've got one of New Orleans' finest new gems.
916 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 383-5583
(504) 383-5583

Kebab

2315 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
This Marigny joint, from the Pete's Pizza Speakeasy founders, is the place for weekend doner kebab (spit roasted lamb, chicken, and more) gyro, falafel, beet/Belgian fries, and coconut juice served from the husk. Best of all, it's inexpensive and near a bunch of riotous nightlife venues on ye olde Bohemian trail, which is good because they are only open Friday-Monday, 3 p.m. until midnight.
2315 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

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