Dining and Entertainment Guide
Black Duck Bar
605 Canal St., New Orleans
504-523-1661
Palacecafe.com/black-duck-bar
Palace Café’s Black Duck Bar has THE new happy hour. Their Creole Caribbean menu has a plethora of offerings for $7 weekdays between 3 and 7pm. Small plates, sandwiches, salads and cocktail flights are all included in the special.
Bonci Pizza
726 Julia St., New Orleans
504-766-6071
BonciUSA.com
Bonci is a famed pizzeria that specializes in Roman-style al taglio pizza that’s sliced with scissors and sold by the weight with rotating toppings. Located on Julia Street, it offers the same fresh pizza that it’s known for in Rome.
Briquette
701 South Peters, New Orleans
504-302-7496
BriquetteNOLA.com
Executive Chef, Guy Sockrider creates a coastal contemporary menu utilizing a large charcoal grill to highlight fresh fish and seafood. Handcrafted cocktails and a well curated wine list are accompanied by small plates perfect for sharing.
Commander’s Palace
1403 Washington Ave., New Orleans
504-899-8221
CommandersPalace.com
This December, during the holiday season, enjoy an intimate lunch with your closest friends and family in Commander’s private wine room. Executive Chef Tory McPhail will create a Haute Creole menu that you will never forget, paired with wines by Wine Guy Dan Davis.
Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak
215 Bourbon St., New Orleans
504-335-3932
Galatoires33BarandSteak.com
Whether stopping in for a short visit or a comfortable stay, Galatoire’s “33” Bar & Steak offers classic, hand-crafted cocktails and the finest wines and spirits, alongside USDA prime steaks from the dinner menu and lighter fare at Bar “33”.
Hoshun
1601 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504-302-9171
HoshunRestaurant.com
Chinese or Japanese? Can’t decide? Hoshun is your answer, offering an extensive menu from classic Chinese dishes to Japanese sushi and everything in between (like Vietnamese pho or pad Thai). Stick with one cuisine, or mix and match. Open daily until 2 a.m.
Justine
225 Chartres St., New Orleans
504-218-8533
JustineNola.com
Justine is a Parisian-style brasserie by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier. Combining the sophistication of a brasserie with the playfulness of the French Quarter, Justine honors the technique and simplicity of French classics in a bustling, multi-roomed restaurant with vibrant decor and grand presentation.
Katies
3701 Iberville St., New Orleans
504-488-6582
KatiesInMidCity.com
Katie’s is known as one of New Orleans’ favorite neighborhood restaurants. Serving daily specials and menu favorites like Katie’s homemade crab cakes topped with lump crabmeat and remoulade. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Mr. Eds
910 West Esplanade Ave. Kenner, 504-463-3030
1001 Live Oak, Metairie, 504-838-0022
MrEdsRestaurants.com
Mr. Ed’s has been a local favorite since 1989, offering home-style cooking, Italian cuisine, seafood favorites and Mr. Ed’s Famous Fried Chicken. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. Daily lunch specials and catering are available as well. Mr. Ed also oversees Austin’s Restaurant in Metairie and The Pearl Room in Harahan.
New Orleans Creole Cookery
510 Toulouse St., New Orleans
504-524-9632
NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com
Savor authentic Creole dishes prepared by chef John Trinh, formerly of Eleven 79. Delight in traditional dishes such as gumbo, shrimp Creole and crawfish etouffée, as well as an oyster happy hour Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and signature drinks in the historic French Quarter.
Orleans Grapevine
720 Orleans Ave., New Orleans
504-523-1930
OrleansGrapevine.com
Enjoy true New Orleans atmosphere in a beautiful, tropical courtyard. Orleans Grapevine serves high quality cuisine and one of the largest selections of wine by the bottle or by the glass. Don’t miss the popular Bacon Happy Hour, where you’ll enjoy free bacon with your cocktails and wine. 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight daily.
Parkway
538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans
504-482-3047
ParkwayPoorBoys.com
Parkway can now take your phone orders no matter how busy or long the line is. Our new call in kitchen makes it easy to call, pickup, and enjoy some of the best poorboys in town! Serving fried Louisiana Oysters on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Red Gravy
125 Camp St., New Orleans
504-561-8844
RedGravyCafe.com
Join us for our November 21st or our December 19th Wine & Dine Dinners featuring 4 seasonal, traditional courses with pairings from various wineries. $90 per person. Call to reserve today!
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
700 Frenchmen, New Orleans
504-619-9660
RoyalFrenchmenHotel.com
The Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar is a unique spot amongst the bustle of Frenchmen Street. Located at the corner of Royal and Frenchmen Streets, the bar offers fine craft cocktails, local beers and free live music nightly. $3 Martinis daily from 4pm until 7pm.
Seaworthy
630 Carondelet St., New Orleans
504-930-3071
SeaworthyNola.com
Just in time for the return of Autumn, Seaworthy is bringing back brunch. That means endless libations and dishes worth waking up for — every weekend from 11am-3pm.
Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco
5015 Magazine St., New Orleans
504-267-7612
TitosCevichePisco.com
Intimate Peruvian restaurant in uptown New Orleans with premier handcrafted cocktails, heart-healthy Peruvian wine, a variety of melt in your mouth ceviches, tiraditos, savory meat and seafood.
