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Eater writers and editors always get asked the same question: Where should I eat right now? Between the Crescent City’s iconic eateries and a steady stream of restaurant openings, it’s never a simple decision. The Eater 38
is a crucial resource covering the restaurants that define the city, but the Eater Heatmap points diners toward the buzziest and most intriguing new restaurants in the New Orleans area.In the latest update, Freret Street gets a gratifying new restaurant serving Basque cuisine; two new Mexican restaurants are expanding the understanding of Mexican food in the Crescent City; John Besh gets back to trip-worthy classical French cuisine in Covington; a special new Gulf seafood-focused tasting menu arrives on Rampart Street; and an eye-popping
sushi spot lands behind an unmarked door.
Locations are listed geographically, from north to south.
