Perhaps you’ve heard of “the Dryades Double,” a two-stop dining jaunt that begins at the oyster bar at @pascals.manale and continues down the street for T-bones at @charliessteakhouse ? Big fan of both stops, and even better together.

In the same spirit, I propose “the Soniat Sequel,” made possible by the recent opening of @avegnoneworleans , the lounge next to sister restaurant @gautreausrestaurant ...both on Soniat Street.

It’s one idea from this week’s column on restaurants you should check out around town, both new and not-so-new.

We did this up recently, starting at Avegno with cocktails and Bayonne ham and a raw half dozen from @ladynellieoysterfarm (yes, the same from Jazz Fest).

Then it was next door (one slow sipper in our group even took her glass for the journey of a few steps).

It was great to get another taste of what chef Rob Mistry is doing since taking over the kitchen.

The mortadella cannelloni in brodo, the artichoke soup, the scallops with spicy ‘nduja (the spreadable sausage) and a duo of lamb loin and a layered lamb leg pavé in a minty sauce were all new highlights.

The kitchen’s way with fish, the underlying technique of the duck confit and the classic roasted chicken are all enduringly Gautreau’s.

Link in my bio has the story with lots more dining ideas

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