Revel in just what the French Quarter needed: a friendly, neighborhood eatery delivering top-notch, bistro fare without a hint of haughtiness. Don’t miss the piping-hot onion soup, mussels in a heavenly broth, the more-than-satisfying salade Niçoise, the burger with a minor mountain of slender frites, and the fish du jour prepared á la meunière. 102 N. Market St., (843) 722-6393, www.brasseriegigi.com
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