New Orleans

Noah Brier: Order whatever the waiter tells you. Enjoy.

Ted Rheingold: get a pork belly sandwich. (it's bacon, ppl)

Erica Johnson: Come on Sunday evenings for delicious food from guest chefs and live music in the courtyard

@sloane: Everything is amazing! My favorites include the pork shoulder, duck confit and brussel sprouts salad.

Fleurty Girl: DJ Soul Sister on Saturday nights. Go upstairs and get a spot right in front. But don't dance too close to the table ;)

Ron Domingue: The pomme frites are fried in duck fat and are delicous!

Michael Karnjanaprakorn: If you come in naked, you'll get free drinks all night.

Peter Bodenheimer: ask for Kirk to make you a custom cocktail. just name your base spirit and what you like and you won't be disappointed.

Michael Karnjanaprakorn: When it's warm outside, go across the street, pick up some crawfish, bring it back, order an Abita and have a feast on the outside patio.

Katie Kennedy: Order a Porch Swing. Strong and delicious

Michael Karnjanaprakorn: My favorite breakfast/brunch spot in New Orleans. Get the migas with chorizo!

Pam B.: The grits aren't cooked in water; they're cooked in butter and cream. Try not to think too much about that while you're shoveling in an entire side bowl. Tremendously delicious!

Michael Karnjanaprakorn: Get the alligator cheesecake as your appetizer.

Gambit New Orleans: Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2011 Winner: Best Late-Night Dining Leia mais.

Epicurious: This neighborhood restaurant has a comfortable vibe - and the food is comfortable too. Try the smoked double-cut pork chops, but be prepared to wait for them - no reservations here!

Michael Galpert: order beignets per person. be sure to cover yourself with napkins unless you enjoy the powdered sugar look

Monique Bush: Don't miss the Soul Rebels on Thursday nights - They tear the roof off! Free Oysters on Friday & Dollar beer during Saints Games. Who could ask for more?? Leia mais.

John Evans: Hit up the leaf on Tuesday nights to see rebirth brass band. Now they have beer on tap also!

Eater: Cowbell has been open since late 2010 and has already built a strong following that goes well beyond the uptown college crowd. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: The pho is outstanding. Folks living on the East Bank make the drive across the river in droves for that and the banh mi. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Seafood & sauces in a dark and tiny dining room above a dive bar on Frenchmen. Doesn’t take reservations & is cash only. Service sometimes sucks. But this place is still awesome. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: It’s also worth tracking down Boucherie’s food truck, The Que Crawl. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Zagat loves it, Saints players love it, you should love it, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Featured extensively in HBO’s “Treme,” Lil’ Dizzy’s is perfect for a creole or soul food lunch from the lunch buffet. Call for hours. [Eater 38 Member]