Best Pastries in Metairie

"The quintessential museum of Louisiana, the permanent collection includes nearly 40,000 world-class works of regional, national and international art, such as Picasso, Braque, Dufy and Miró, and drawings by Degas, who worked just blocks from the museum when he visited maternal relatives in the early 1870s. Lectures, book clubs, film presentations, art classes and musical performances are all presented with aplomb – and you can even take yoga classes in the sublimely beautiful Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, where works of the 20th century's master sculptors reside in a sub-tropical sanctuary. 1 Collins C Diboll Circle, noma.org."

"New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com. An Americana grain bowl includes chicken breast over wild rice, sweet potatoes, cranberries and baby spinach with warm bacon vinaigrette."

"When I walked into Revelator Coffee and saw all of their unique blends and espresso machines at work, I knew I was in for a treat. Their coffee tastes legit, and you can even buy some coffee grinds to DIY at home. Along with the relaxing music playing, the sounds of their espresso machines were extremely therapeutic while studying."

"505 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, (504) 362-4608; www.de-noseafood.com. Blackened redfish De-No is topped with crab stuffing and Alfredo sauce and served with two sides. Reservations accepted."

"This magnificent Mid City Creole-Italian has survived it all, and while a post-Katrina renovation changed the layout of the restaurant, the food remains untouched by time; come for crispy paneed veal and luscious fettuccine alfredo, one of those old-school New Orleans combinations long-timers can’t get enough of, order the delicious red gravy that derives much of its sweetness from copious amounts of bell pepper, try the meatballs and the sausage, and the remarkably tasty pizzas, leading off with cold, crispy antipasto salads. You’re in good hands here. Dessert is next door at Angelo Brocato’s, one of America’s oldest (and best) Italian bakeries."

"Some Italian restaurants prefer to stick to one specific type of Italian dish when they put together their menus - think of an all pasta menu, and all seafood menu, or an all veal menu. Here at Venezia Restaurant, however, they prefer to let you keep your options open by offering up a little taste of everything for you to try. Whether they’re showcasing some fresh local seafood, some chicken parmesan, or even a whole pizza pie they’ve cooked up in their traditional stone oven, they’ve got a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy here at Venezia."

"New Orleans' world-renowned gold medal winner, Chef Andrea combines Louisiana products with Northern Italian cuisine to create a memorable dining experience. A favorite among locals. Located in Metairie, 10 minutes from the French Quarter."

"With both Louisiana specials and classic Northern Italian cuisine on the menu, Andrea’s in Metairie is designedto please everyone at the dinner table and their massive 500-seat din..."

"Banh Mi Boys has been serving Banh Mi sandwiches next to a suburban gas station since it opened in 2015. With a long history of immigrants, New Orleans food combines elements of French and Italian cuisines in addition to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. In recent years, NOLA’s food set has expanded to include Asian flavors and none more so than the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine."

"5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com. A grilled lemon-grass pork banh mi includes pickled carrots, radish, cucumber, jalapenos, cilantro and house spread."

"Former Besh Group pastry chef Amelia Watts now crafts a seasonal dessert menu at Vessel with vibrant flavors, textures and gorgeous platings, making sweets one of the main draws at this cool Mid City restaurant and cocktail spot."

"Eat, drink, and congregate at this restaurant that makes its home in a converted 1914 church. Vessel NOLA is the brainchild of chef Amandalynn Picolo, and its brunch has helped the..."

"Mediterranean coastal fare, plus cocktails & beer bombers in a repurposed historic church. Open for dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 504-603-2775"

"A tarp shades the crowds that routinely show up for lunch in what began life in Treme as a bar in 1957 and morphed into a restaurant in the early ‘70s. The pork chops and smothered veal are pure comfort, but what keeps Willie Mae’s on the food map is the kitchen’s hand-battered, fried-to-order, finger-lickin’-luscious chicken."

"The original Treme institution has reopened for pickup only with limited hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Order online from a menu of fried chicken, fried seafood platters, and pork chops; more than a dozen classic sides; and salads and desserts."

"Lauded family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken & other soul food in a humble setting. Open for lunchDress code: CasualPhone: +1 504-822-9503"