The Bombay club is located at 830 Conti St. in the heart of the French Quarter, and with its overstuffed leather wingback chairs, rich wood decor, and fine portraits, it feels much more like an exclusive, British gentlemen's club than a restaurant. It even has a neatly laid out courtyard, which accounts for the bistro part of the establishment's name.

As one of New Orleans' quintessential chic spots, the crowds at The Bombay Club are pretty sophisticated; celebrities and socialites are regular visitors here, and we think we know the reason why. A masterfully cooked Duck Duet seamlessly combines two parts of the duck that are very difficult to serve together. Here, the breast is served grilled to medium (to maintain tenderness) and lathered in a sauce made of duck stock and raspberries, whereas the leg is served as a confit, delicately falling off the bones and so tender it melts in your mouth. The combination in it itself is simply delicious, and the meat is no match for the accompanying mashed potatoes, but the restaurant will accommodate your choice of an alternative if you ask. It is an extraordinary culinary experience indeed, and we highly recommend it.

The Bombay Club also boasts an impressive list of wines carefully put together and available by the glass, with a price range of around $9 dollars. But clearly, the star here is the list of 125 varieties, yes, you read right, 125 different types of Martinis, all stirred, not shaken by expert bartenders and with prices starting at $8.50. And to top it all, you can even create your own Martini using the restaurant's top-of-the-line ingredients. But with house-made Martinis with names like "The Breathless" and "James Bond 007", who really wants to bother?