The latest venture from John Besh (August), Domenica is housed in the CBD’s historic, newly renovated Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, where it's serving a menu of earthy, locally sourced Italian dishes (e.g. house-cured salumi, pasta with oxtail ragu); the sleek, high-ceilinged room features long communal tables as well as smaller ones for all the fashionistas who’ve already designated it the hottest spot in town, so reservations are a must.
123 Baronne St., New Orleans; 504-648-6020