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A Bistro Bargain in New Orleans
Lüke. Tourists and businessmen alike flock to this chic New Orleans bistro for a five-star meal without the five-star bill. Iron Chef alum John Besh describes Lüke as "Alsace meets New Orleans," an eclectic ethos reflected in the look of the restaurant (cherry paneling, stained glass windows, and charming pulley-and-belt driven ceiling fans) as well as its menu (slow-cooked Berkshire pork belly, crab-meat ravioli, steak au poivre, and even matzo ball soup). Don't miss the beer, brewed specifically for Lüke, and the elegantly served fresh oysters, which are only pennies more apiece than they are at slurp-'em, stand-up bars. 333 St. Charles Avenue. 504/378-2840. www.lukeneworleans.com. AE, D, MC, V.

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