BAYONA was opened in 1990 by Regina Keever and Susan Spicer in a 200- year-old Creole cottage in the heart of the romantic French Quarter with the vision of providing fine dining in a comfortable, casual setting. The main dining area is comprised of three rooms, each different in decor but all with a warm, comfortable ambiance. Terra cotta-colored walls, dark green faux-marble accents, huge hand-colored photographs of Italian gardens, and tromp l'oeil Mediterranean landscapes lend an elegant European feel. The lush courtyard with fountains is ideal for outdoor dining in spring and fall. A charming private dining room for parties of 10 to 30 is offered in the wine room. The combination of Regina's hospitality and Susan's award-winning food continues to make Bayona one of the best restaurants, not only in the city where people "live to eat," but in the rest of the country as well.