Saturated with more romantic intrigue than the Tennessee Williams play that inspired its name, the Rose Tattoo Cafe attracts all kinds of folk, from businessmen to slackers, lovers to hipsters. Its seductive barroom boasts colored glass lampshades, an ornate burgundy-painted tin ceiling and flowers blooming from every nook and cranny. The second-floor balcony feels like a veritable greenhouse, with wrought-iron accents overflowing with fresh, fragrant seasonal flowers arranged by a local florist. Large, hearty portions of comfort food are served on big white plates; highlights include an eggplant lasagna with fresh mozzarella and a Long Island duck with distinctive dried blueberry sauce. Southern flavored selections like the jambalaya -- a mountainous mixture of chicken, smoked ham, andouille sausage, mussels, clams, and saffron rice in a tomato Creole sauce -- mirror the haunt's down-home charm. -- Josh McIlvain (Photo: Courtesy Rose Tattoo Cafe)