Zhang Bistro contemporary furnishings . The restaurant aims to honor the family ’ s Sicilian roots while adding French and Cajun flair with signature dishes like polpetta ( mini pork and beef meatballs in spicy bourbon demi-glace topped with feta and almonds ), crabmeat maison ( lump crab , fried eggplant medallions and tomatoes served Napoleon style with caper aioli ) and pork cheeks braised in red wine demi-glace with root veggies and polenta . Brunch selections include chicken and waffles with Tabasco cane syrup and cinnamon French toast with praline sauce , whipped cream and powdered sugar . The unique wine program , where diners can shop the cooler and wine rack for the perfect bottle , offers a fine collection slightly above retail pricing . Craft cocktails , like the spicy antipasto Bloody Mary garnished with antipasto skewer and bacon and the espresso martini with chocolate liquor , are quickly becoming local favorites . That ’ s what we call amore !
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Shuttered for more than a year due to the pandemic and later Hurricane Ida , which ravaged much of Louisiana , Chef Emeril Lagasse ’ s famed flagship restaurant reopened this past September to much excitement . The award-winning chef and national television personality opened the first of his five New Orleans restaurants 30 years ago and has continued to wow food enthusiasts with his exceptional contemporary New Orleans cuisine . Chef / Owner Emeril “ inspires to push culinary boundaries and deliver bold and diverse flavors for a one-of-a-kind dining experience with unparalleled service and a festive , unpretentious setting .” Located in the Warehouse District , the chic , modern restaurant specializes in a chef ’ s tasting menu experience ( there ’ s a vegetarian option , as well ) that promises to be a culinary
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