DiNiNg Sofia Nola LLC sofianola.com / 516 Julia St., NO, 70130 / 504-322-3216 A fun and funky high-energy Italian restaurant in the heart of the New Orleans' Warehouse District. Our family-style approach reflects our view that dining is communal and food is meant to be shared. L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Nobu -Caesars New Orleans caesars.com/caesars-new-orleans/ restaurants/nobu / Caesars New Orleans, Tana Restaurant tanaitalian.com / 2919 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 70001 / 504-533-8262 An upscale Italian restaurant by award-wining Chef Michael Gulotta combining the flavors of New Orleans, Sicily, and Liguria. BR L $$$ D $$$$$ — Jefferson Parish 8 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-533-6646 A universally celebrated Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new style of Japanese cuisine. The menu features Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature dishes such as Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura, as well as other unique dishes that are certain to transport you to culinary euphoria. D $$$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District RESTAURANTS -LATIN/ SOUTH AMERICAN 34 Restaurant & Bar 34restaurantandbar.com / 714 Baronne St., NO, 70113 / 504-498-3434 From the Lagasse family comes a love letter to Chef Emeril Lagasse's Portuguese heritage. Enjoy clams in vinho verde and arroz de pato with chourico and mushrooms. For dessert, try pastries such as pasteis de nata and Basque cheesecake. The menu is complemented by a dynamic beverage program, focusing heavily on Portuguese and Spanish wines and spirits. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Tsunami Sushi servingsushi.com / 601 Poydras St., Suite B, RESTAURANTS -JAPANESE/SUSHI Geisha Sushi Bistro geishaneworleans.com / 111 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-8850 Geisha Sushi Bistro is a Japanese restaurant in New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District with an assortment of scrumptious and creatively designed Japanese gastronomy, appealing to the delight of aficionados of Japanese cuisine. L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NO, 70130 / 504-608-3474 x504 Our menu ranges from traditional sushi to westernized hybrid sushi to grilled dishes of edible art. In the historic PanAm building on St. Charles and Poydras, we are walking distance from your hotel, apartment, or sporting event. L $$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District Habana Outpost habanaoutpost.com / 1040 Esplanade Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-900-9500 L $$ D $$ — Esplanade Ridge Union Ramen Origen Bistro, LLC origenbistrono.com / 3600 St. Claude Ave., NO, 70117 / 504-381-4245 Chef-owned, authentic Venezuelan flavors, and genuine hospitality with a Southern twist. BR $$ L $$$ D $$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater unionramen.com / 1837 Magazine St., Haiku Sushi & Bar Suite B, NO, 70130 / 504-459-2819 The ramen boom is real, and Union Ramen offers their own interpretation of this popular Japanese cuisine, uniting Asian and New Orleans flavors. Enjoy bowls of tori or miso ramen, plus small plates and cocktails. L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown Tito's Ceviche & Pisco -St. Charles Ave stcharles.titoscevichepisco.com / 1433 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-952-0569 An intimate South American restaurant on St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans with premier handcrafted Pisco cocktails and heart-healthy Peruvian wine. Enjoy a variety of ceviches and fork-tender meats and seafood. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown haikunola.com / 4430 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-301-0850 Authentic Japanese restaurant serving fresh, unique dishes using only the best ingredients. L $$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Gulf Seafood. Great Bourbon. Good Times. BourbonHouse.com NEWORLEANS.COM 75