Crescent Pie & Sausage got a bad break before it even opened. The original building, an old corner store, was reduced to a pile of sticks and studs when Hurricane Gustav blew through. Now Crescent Pie & Sausage has a sturdy new structure that, as a bonus, is tall enough to survive a flood. The restaurant follows the national trend of well-trained chefs turning their attention to less pretentious fare. The menu features hand-tossed pizzas, a butcher shop’s worth of charcuterie, and regional favorites such as meat pies and jambalaya. The funky mix of creative neighbours appreciate this casual attitude.