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Experience the spirit of the beaches of Jamaica as you enter Juan's Flying Burrito which is located in uptown New Orleans. The bright colours, characteristics and cuisines of Mexico, the Caribbean and Creole come together to afford guests a unique dining opportunity. A backyard with a large mural provides the right ambience to enjoy your food al fresco.

A worthy gesture to this style of cooking would be to order cheese melted jack and cheddar cheese with chips, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos with ground pork or guacamole and chips. From the famed burritos try grilled steak, gulf shrimp, and chicken with black beans, yellow rice, salsa, sour cream and guacamole rolled in a grilled tortilla and wet burrito beans, rice, lettuce and salsa smothered in red enchilada sauce and melted cheese, then topped with sour cream and jalapenos. A choice of quesadillas and beverages are also available to complement your meal.

Culinary expectations in New Orleans have been known to lead to the unexpected, particularly due to the wide range of influences to be found there. La Petite Grocery on Magazine Street is a modern and elegant French bistro, although inspiration from the local cuisine is also present in some of the dishes. Warm and inviting décor with its creams, reds and muted lighting add to the appeal of this charming place.

The blue crab baked in brie cream, parmesan and chives is a delightful appetizer, while the Romaine hearts with shaved pecorino and creamy lemon dressing could well turn out to be a favourite among those with salad fetishes. Sauces seem to prevail in most of their main courses, and the pan roasted Berkshire pork loin with roasted shallots, parsnip puree, snap peas and cider reduction is an apt example. Wines are available either by glass or by the bottle, and their extensive list offers a multitude of choices.