It's worth traveling to the Bywater (the far eastern end of the city) for "the best brunch in New Orleans." The wide array of regional delights includes grit cakes with tasso gravy, cornbread waffles with a duck and sweet potato hash and the Cajun version of the British classic, bubble ‘n squeak (bacon, shrimp and cabbage topped with poached eggs and hollandaise). The savory dishes that are available at lunch and dinner include a BLT made with crisped hog jowls and sautéed boneless chicken with mushroom and tasso sauce. The ambience is as casual as it gets in this old tavern across from the Mississippi that has been converted into a roadhouse.