NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Bower, is pleased to introduce Friday Lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Keeping true to its ingredient-driven menu and exceptional dining, visitors can enjoy a variety of small plates, house-made pasta, and large plates from Executive Chef Marcus Woodham, along with specialty cocktails from Beverage Director Mickey Mullins.
The perfect perch for work lunches and gatherings, The Bower will feature small plate offerings, including Whipped Feta with house pickles and grilled baguette; Bower Potatoes with parsley, lemon, garlic, and avocado buttermilk crema; Spicy Scallop Arancini with red vinegar cucumbers and lemon crème fraÎche; Crispy Gulf Oysters with basil, parmesan, Calabrian chili emulsion, pickled shallots, and frisée (curly endive); and Louisiana Strawberry Salad with little gem lettuce, dry cranberries, sunflower seeds, charred green garlic vinaigrette, Romano, and aged balsamic. House-made pasta and large plate options include Cacio e Pepe with pink and green peppercorns and Parmesan; Basil Spaghetti with green pesto sauce, burrata, preserved lemon, and oven-dried cherry tomatoes; Pappardelle Bolognese with pork, beef, Parmigiano, aged balsamic, and truffle cultured cream; Gulf Fish with green beans, cherry tomato confit, green olive tapenade, and piccata sauce; and Chili Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with marinated tomato, hula pickle aioli, green onion and cilantro on a brioche bun.
It’s Friday, so a cocktail or two is always a good option to wind down the week. Sip on house cocktails such as the Old Fashioned with bourbon, bitters, and simple syrup; Aperol Spritz with Aperol, soda, and bubbles; Tom Collins with gin, lemon, soda and simple syrup; White Wine Spritz with white wine, soda and bubbles; Paloma with tequila, grapefruit, lime and soda; a Campari & Soda; mocktail of the day, and House Martinis made to your liking. The menu also offers a variety of white, red, sparkling wine, and beer.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday lunch will begin on Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine St. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.