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Ruth's Chris Steak House's story is one of an undaunted spirit of the woman who started it all way back in 1965. Founded by the late Ruth Fertel with it's first location on Broad Street in New Orleans, this chain of steak houses have emerged victorious after a couple of hurricanes and a kitchen fire, and are now regarded as an upscale fine dining establishment with over 100 outlets across the United States.

Their speciality steaks are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter that sizzles on the plate, the rib eye being an outstanding example of USDA at its finest; it's juicy and well-marbled for peak flavor. A starter of the colossal crabitini tossed in house vinaigrette arrives with a classic Creole remoulade in a martini glass while slices of seared ahi tuna are complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of ginger, mustard and beer. For mains you could choose veal chop with hot and sweet peppers or chicken breast stuffed with garlic herb cheese.

The enticing warm apple crumble tart with a streusel crust topped with vanilla bean ice cream is a good way to end a delicious meal at Ruth's.

Chevys Fresh Mex is a chain of casual dining style restaurant founded in 1986 seeking to provide fresh Mexican cuisine prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients. Some of the challenges of a chain as large as this, over 100 outlets and still counting, is to maintain consistent standards and the Fresh Mex pledge says it all. To blend fresh salsa every hour, tortillas made off 'El Machino' every 53 seconds, avocados smashed daily for guacamole and a no-cans kitchen.

The extensive menu offers a selection of botanas, fresh grilled quesadillas, soup and grade salads, and a giant sizzling platter of tender grilled chicken breast, marinated skirt steak, juicy shrimp and slow roasted carnitas. The signature combo of 'Taste of Chevy's' is a riot of colors, neatly stacked rolls of beef and chicken enchiladas, soft chicken taco and chicken tamale, served with homemade sauces.

The fajita burritos are a treat, served sizzling hot on a skillet, the grilled skirt steak coalesces well with cheddar cheese, fresh veggies, beans a la charra, pico de gallo and fire roasted salsa, all draped in warm flour tortilla. The dessert section evokes a lot of interest with a deep fried ice cream, ooey-gooey-chewy sundae and the classic Chevys flan.

The house margarita is renowned for a good reason - made with premium gold tequila and fresh squeezed lime - this could well leave a pleasantly tingling effect on your taste buds.

Metairie residents know which is the best place for some really delicious sandwiches and salads; who can resist the numerous delights that Cafe Latte offers? Considered to be one of the oldest cafes in the city, this Veterans Boulevard cafe is the perfect place for a spot of lunch with friends before you head out for other activities. Sit down and enjoy a meal in the relaxing atmosphere amidst the cheerful service or sit outside and bask in the sunshine if the weather's right.

For early birds looking for a hearty breakfast, try the pancakes with sausage patties or maybe the breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese wrapped in a wheat tortilla. Come afternoon and you will be spoiled for choice with their numerous salads such as the shrimp Mediterranean with artichoke hearts, asparagus, feta cheese, beets and jumbo shrimp. Sandwiches and wraps are just some of the other excellent choices and come with chips and a piquant pickle. Beverages at Cafe Latte include gourmet coffees and herbal teas.