Vicarious New Orleans

by Andrew Chalk

Dallasites love New Orleans, but can't get there as much as they would like. Hey presto, some of the best restaurants have come to you. Below is a selection of their recipes.

Osteria Lupo, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Mushroom Campanelle

Description: Campanelle Porcini, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushroom Ragu

Website: https://www.osterialupo.com/

The Bower, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Whipped Feta

Chef: Marcus Woodham

Description: Whipped feta with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice

Website: https://www.thebowernola.com/

Mister Mao, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Ginger Salad

Description: Refreshing salad with red lentils, chickpeas, sunflower seed, tamarind chutney, red onion, and more

Website: https://www.mistermaonola.com/

Toups Meatery, New Orleans, LA

Image & Recipe: Jambalaya

Chef: Isaac Toups

Description: Hearty and savory jambalaya with boneless chicken thighs, smoked andouille sausage, celery, bell pepper, large onion medium dice, garlic minced, all-purpose flour, amber beer, chicken stock “low sodium”, uncooked rice, unsalted butter, and green onions

Website: http://toupsmeatery.com/

Compere Lapin, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Curried Goat

Description: Curried Baby Goat with sweet potato gnocchi with baby goat leg or shoulder, onions, ginger, turmeric, garlic, garam marsala, and brown chicken stock

Website: http://comperelapin.com/

Tujague’s, New Orleans, LA

Image and Recipe: Mushroom Crepe

Description: Savory crepe with goat cheese, cream cheese, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, truffle and more

Website: https://tujaguesrestaurant.com/