New Orleans is an incredibly serendipitous town, and the idea of Rosedale Restaurant came about when Chef Susan Spicer (Bayona, Mondo) happened upon a curious, interesting property—a former Lakeview police station—tucked away a few blocks from City Park Avenue.

Even for New Orleans, Rosedale is a unique, eclectic spot. It has the vibe of a fishing camp with a clamshell gravelly pa...