ew Orleans is called by many the "Culinary Capital of the World" and justly so; thanks to the variety of foods and a plethora of world-class chefs, many people come here just to sample the food. But be forewarned: it is virtually impossible to completely cover all the good restaurants in one trip. To sample all that New Orleans has to offer in the way of food and drink would take many visits, or even becoming a resident. To ensure that you get to experience a taste of the best that New Orleans serves up, over 180 of the best and/or most popular restaurants (or best-kept secrets) are listed here; just click on the area of the map or the matching buttons and dine away.