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Greetings, New Orleans food fans, and welcome to this special Thanksgiving edition of Where NOLA Eats. There's so much to be grateful for! To start, the elegant new French Quarter restaurant MaMou gave us a peek. The 24-hour po-boy landmark Melba's opened a new location.  There are more places to find Hubig's Pies around town, and we tell you how to get a reservation at Galatoire's the Friday before Christmas. Bayou Classic fans find comfort classics at Neyow's Creole Cuisine. And if you have leftovers, we have recipes: turkey bone gumbo, stuffing-stuffed peppers and more.

1. Modern MaMou.

What would contemporary Creole cuisine be like today if New Orleans had spent more time under the French flag? Chef  Tom Branighan and local sommelier Molly Wismeier present some possibilities at MaMou, which opened last week in the former home of Meauxbar on North Rampart Street. 

2. Another Melba's.

Melba's on Elysian Fields is a 24-hour po-boy shop with daiquiris, plate lunches and lots of local character. Now, owners Jane and Scott Wolfe are expanding Melba's to Tulane Avenue in Mid-City.  

3. Wait! There's more.

Devotees have eagerly pursued Hubig's Pies since the fried pastry made its long-awaited comeback. This week the company announced it is ramping up production and adding more stores to its distribution roster. Galatoire's Restaurants will auction off seats for its popular Friday before Christmas; auction proceeds benefit charity. And Bayou Classic brings fans of classic Creole comfort food through the doors of Neyow's Creole Cuisine.

4. Tomorrow's recipes, today?

Liz Williams, founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, is a mighty home cook who hates to waste food. Check out her clever ways to use extra sweet potatoes, stuffing and cranberries. Judy Walker is back with her very popular, very tasty turkey bone gumbo. And if you're deep-frying your turkey, you probably shouldn't be checking your email. Here's how to fry the bird safely. 

Whatever else we do today, we are going to pause and feel thankful: for family and friends, for New Orleans food, and for you, our wonderful readers. Have a restful and happy Thanksgiving!  

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