Elizabeth’s – 601 Gallier Street — beloved for Southern brunch and praline bacon

Satsuma – 3218 Dauphine Street — fresh, healthy cafe fare and great coffee

Bywater Bakery – 3624 Dauphine Street — po-boys, king cake, and fresh-baked treats

The Country Club – 634 Louisa Street — historic mansion with pool, brunch, and bar

Bywater American Bistro – 2900 Chartres Street — upscale Southern-inspired dining

The Joint – 701 Mazant Street — some of the best BBQ in New Orleans

Bacchanal Wine – 600 Poland Avenue — wine bar with live jazz in the courtyard

Saint Germain – 3054 St. Claude Avenue — intimate tasting-menu fine dining

Sneaky Pickle/Bar Brine – 3200 Burgundy Street — vegetarian-friendly neighborhood spot

Bar Redux – 801 Poland Avenue

BJ’s Lounge – 4301 Burgundy Street

The Domino – 3044 St. Claude Avenue

J&JS SPORTS BAR – 800 FRANCE STREET

Markey’s Bar – 640 Louisa Street

Parleaux Beer Lab – 634 Lesseps Street — local craft brewery with a big outdoor patio

Saturn Bar – 900 Piety Street — iconic dive bar, a Bywater institution

Vaughn’s Lounge – 4229 Dauphine Street

Bud Rip’s Old 9th Ward Bar – 900 Piety Street

N7 – 111 Montegut Street — hidden gem, French-inspired garden bar

Pizza Delicious – 617 Piety Street — NY-style pizza by the slice