Rallys — or Checkers, depending on where you’re from — used to have commercials centered on the delicious motto “You Gotta Eat.”I really took that to heart.And, thankfully, eating well — we’re talking taste here, not necessarily health — is easy at LSU with plenty of nearby places sure to make your mouth water.Let’s start off with a little breakfast. After all, it’s the most important meal of the day.Luckily, Louie’s Café serves it 24/7 on State Street.Some people I know pretty much reserve Louie’s to satisfy their drunken munchies since it’s pretty much the only place still open when the bars close.While I agree that it’s an ideal place to take care of that sort of thing, I’m a strong advocate for taking down some Louie’s at pretty much any hour of the day.Right around the corner, The Chimes has made quite a name for itself.From Sunday brunch to any lunch or dinner to just tossing back some beers, it’s hard to go wrong at The Chimes.My predecessor in this editor position, Kyle Whitfield, whines about missing the place just about any time he’s out of town and can’t partake in Chimes’ tasty goodness.While I like to give Kyle a hard time about plenty of things, this one is totally understandable. Anytime I go back to New Orleans for a couple days, I start craving The Chimes like you wouldn’t believe.I’ve had Chimes trips in which I’ve ordered an entree and four appetizers. There are so many good things on the menu, it’s hard to choose.Pluckers Wingery on Nicholson Drive is the same way.The appetizers, the wings, the tenders, even the shrimp — they’re all delicious.I recommend wrapping your lips around some cheese fries with bacon.And you don’t have to trust me on that one.I don’t even want you to.I want you to head out there and try these places for yourselves.Odds are I’ll see you there.They’re too good to avoid. 
Jerit Roser is a 23-year-old journalism major from New Orleans.—Contact Jerit Roser at [email protected]