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"Rockin' New Orleans"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: January 20, 2016 
Aired on: January 20, 2016 
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Creole Creamery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Creole CreamerySee Creole Creamery Video ($)
(1016 ratings)

4924 Prytania St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 894-8680
www.creolecreamery.com
  • Blueberry Mojito Sorbet
    for adults only (has rum); available only in summertime
  • Frozen Cappuccino
  • Nectar Soda
    fountain drink of almond & vanilla dyed in pink (for color)
  • Sky Scraper
    hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, more hot fudge, chocolate sauce, caramel, crushed Oreos, cookies & cream ice cream, fudge & more Oreos served in tall narrow sundae glass
  • Spanish Grapefruit Ice Cream
    flavored w/ saffron & Spanish paprika
  • Sweet Potato Sassafras Praline Ice Cream
    New Orleans influence; made only 4 times per year
  • Tchoupitoulas Sundae Challenge
    local favorite; 8 flavors of ice cream of your choice, 8 toppings (Guy got coffee, sweet potato sassafras praline, lavendar honey, red velvet cake, spanish grapefruit, grand marnier, creme brulee & salted caramel gelato); available as a challenge...success rate it 5-10%
4.5 out of 5
1016 ratings
hometown favorite created by 2 high school buddies; have 400 flavors
Joint: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joint ($$)
(1443 ratings)

701 Mazant St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 949-3232
www.alwayssmokin.com
  • Green Salad
    with Smoked Tomato & Onion dressing; looks good
  • Pork Ribs
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
1443 ratings
made Bon Appetit's "Top 10 New Barbecue Restaurants" (2009); owner designed his own smoker; 2 types of BBQ sauce: tomato-based & vinegar-based; outdoor picnic table seating available
Katie's Restaurant & Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Katie's Restaurant & BarSee Katie's Restaurant & Bar Video ($$)
(1639 ratings)

3701 Iberville St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 488-6582
www.katiesinmidcity.com
  • Boudreaux (Pizza)
    thin crust; cochon de lait (pulled pork), roasted garlic, fresh spinach, red onions, scallions, olive oil & garlic drizzle; looks good
  • Seafood Po Boy "Barge"
    3-foot (?) long shrimp, oysters, catfish Po Boy sandwich for 3-4 persons
4.5 out of 5
1639 ratings
local landmark; closed for 4-and-half years after Hurricane Katrina; Other Recipes: Grits and Grillades
Surrey's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Surrey's Cafe ($$)
(2277 ratings)

1418 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-3828
www.surreysnola.com
  • Bagels Plate w/ Lox
    all homemade; "ridiculously good"; looks good
  • Corned Beef Hash
    Corned Beef mixed with crumbled boudin, andouille sausage and hashbrowns, topped with two eggs any style, with toast or biscuit; "top 3 best hashes" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2277 ratings
Other Recipes: Bananas Foster French Toast
Casamento's Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Casamento's RestaurantSee Casamento's Restaurant Video ($$)
(376 ratings)

4330 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-9761
www.casamentosrestaurant....
  • Oyster Loaf
    fresh fried oysters sandwich; served plain or dressed (mayo, lettuce, tomato); Guy added tabasco sauce for a little kick; looks good
  • Raw Oysters
    served half-shell; you make your coctail sauce at table
  • Soft Shell Crab
    served only in season; corn flour-ed and deep-fried; served as a sandwich; looks good
4.0 out of 5
376 ratings
limited days/hours (check website); Other Recipes: Oyster Stew
Joey K's Restaurant & Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joey K's Restaurant & Bar ($$)
(891 ratings)

3001 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-0997
www.joeyksrestaurant.com
  • Beef Brisket
  • Shrimp Magazine
    large butterfly shrimp lightly floured and pan fried, then sautéed in olive oil, garlic, artichoke hearts, ham and green onions, served over pasta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
opened in 1989; local landmark; "typical local corner joint"
Parasol's Restaurant & Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Parasol's Restaurant & BarSee Parasol's Restaurant & Bar Video ($)
(614 ratings)

2533 Constance St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 302-1549
www.parasolsbarandrestaur...
  • Muffaletta Sandwich
    grilled prosciutto, ham, salami w/ Italian olive salad mix; "you have to come to Parasol's to try it"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Roast Beef Po Boy
    top seller; award-winning; "juicy, messy, creamy"; looks good
4.0 out of 5
614 ratings
opened in 1952; recommended by viewers; Other Recipes: Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

"Rockin' New Orleans"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: January 20, 2016 
Aired on: January 20, 2016