Red Beans And Rice, Italian Sausage @ Mandina's
Red beans and rice is serious business for any restaurant in the neighborhood cafe category. Mandina's is an archetype in that category, and you can best believe they have a good plate of beans waiting for you not only on Monday, but every other day. What sets them apart (the beans themselves are plenty good enough to accomplish that end) is one of the meat options available: Italian sausage. The unique anise flavors of spicy Italian sausage are an unique complement to the familiar beany-Monday flavor. Generously served, too. Skip the turtle soup if you're going to eat this.
