Magical Meals - Page 4

Dick and Jenny’s
The real reason to come here is the bold Creole dishes. But the decor is also notable: To raise start-up money, the founders made individualized plates that still decorate the walls for their first customers. You could spend all night looking at this dinner-plate Louvre. 4501 Tchoupitoulas. 504-894-9880. L Tue.–Fri., D Mon.–Sat. $$$.

Ignatius Eatery
Our all-time-favorite casual place for authentic New Orleans food. Get the best roast beef po’ boy in town, with a side of the bacon and sour cream potato salad. 4200 Magazine. 504-896-2225. L, D Wed.–Mon. $$.

La Boulangerie
An authentic French bakery, with pastries and breads unmatched this side of Paris and first-rate soups too. 4600 Magazine. 504-269-3777. B, L daily. $.

Mahony’s
In NOLA they used to call an oyster po’ boy a “Peacemaker.” The story goes that if a husband stayed out late and was afraid his wife would be angry when he came in, on the way home he would get her a big, juicy oyster po’ boy as a peace offering. The Mahony Peacemaker would calm my anger any time, with whole bacon slices, cheddar, and fried oysters. It’s Mardi Gras in your mouth. 3454 Magazine. 504-899-3374. L, D Mon.–Sat. $–$$.