The atmosphere is supper-club-casual, and the food, while catering to many palates, pushes toward global-but-familiar. Eli’s menu features several signature entrées, such as the indulgent penne and cheese, the black and blue burger, seared filet mignon, tempura salmon, and the house-made pastrami.

Alex Roberts, famed chef and co-owner of local darling Restaurant Alma, recently opened Brasa Rotisserie in Northeast, combining the Peruvian model of wood-charcoal roasted meats with the American Southern soul-food model of a meal in which your choice of meat is paired with three side dishes.

Elsie’s serves up great food and drink with plenty of plasma TVs to watch the games. You’ll find iceberg-lettuce salads, warm miniature bread loaves that moosh down when you slice them, and standard American fare (burgers, steak, fried chicken, and ribs).

According to Bon Appétit magazine, famed Minneapolis restaurateur Josh Tomas’ latest creation serves the best lobster rolls across the country. Stop in for classic Po’Boys & Bingo! There’s always plenty of shrimp on the Po’Boy sandwich — no skimping here. Everything is clearly fresh and expertly prepared.