Little Italy restaurant with comfortable dining room & lounge crafts homemade pasta, gourmet burgers & smoked-paprika-seared shrimp

Chefs add global flair to classic American fare prepared with sustainable ingredients amid live music & '70's-inspired décor

Tea lights in red glass holders illuminate brick walls, curtains & dinner menu of seafood, steaks & falafel

Savor Bordeaux braised short ribs dipped into gruyere fondue in an upscale dining room with plush banquettes and sumptuous paintings

Duos savor day on lakefront with organic, American-fusion lunch alongside pampering services such as manicure, haircut, or facial

NOLA native tinges Southern dishes with gourmet ingredients, such as pulled-pork po boy with aged cheddar & Angus burger with brie cheese

Menu-less eatery offers fresh fish & meat options in made-to-order fashion with live piano Tuesday–Saturday

Loopy, original & sweet-potato fries made to order & cooked in vegetable oil entice tongues with coats of barbecue, cheddar & spice blends

Classic comfort food such as breakfast omelets, pancakes & bacon cheeseburgers please palates at two locations seven days per week

Two chefs work with small groups of aspiring-gourmet couples in upscale kitchen with fresh, local ingredients & all materials provided