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TUE. NOV. 14 | Since guitarist Brian Oblivion and vocalist Madeline Follin released the New York indie pop band’s sophomore effort, 2013’s Static, songwriting has become more collaborative. Follin adds keyboards and percussion throughout October release Offering. She-Devils and Hideout open at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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The Shins TUE. NOV. 14 | Poster children for the popularization of new-millennium indie rock, The Shins strangely became a much stranger band when melody-Jedi James Mercer unhitched his bandwagon on 2012’s Port of Morrow and jumped to Columbia Records. His new Heartworms sounds more aimless than restless, but the inverted world traveler is still in there. BAIO opens at 8 p.m. at Civic Theatre.

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TUE. NOV. 14 | Tori Amos has maintained a prolific songwriting pace, releasing her 15th studio album, Native Invader, in September. The album’s songs work through various personal, political and environmental topics with Amos’ signature grace and delicate vocals. At 7:30 p.m. at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

GRADUATING FROM COMEDY CLASSES

may not have the cachet of higher education. But local comedy audiences who caught James Hamilton opening for Nick Swardson (Reno 911!) at The Joy Theater last year, or on YouTube, may have enjoyed his erudition. “The Harper Lee,” he declared, is the name for “an erudite fart” so magnificent, one needn’t produce another for decades. The bit about a thinking person’s approach to flatulence went on, as do Hamilton’s scatological inspirations. He thinks hepatitis A has a hard time living down its origins (feces) while hepatitis B, related to sexual activity, and hepatitis C, related to drug use, sound more fun. Hamilton is a graduate of The New Movement’s comedy classes. He moved to New York to pursue standup and sketch comedy, and his work was featured at live NBC Scene Showcases in New York and Los Angeles last year. He returns to New Orleans to perform at Hell Yes Fest (Nov. 15-19), which this year focuses on up-and-coming comics from around the country. “Hell Yes Fest has never been the same thing twice,” says Chris Trew co-founder of the festival and The New Movement. “(This year) we’re trying to build the comedy festival equivalent of a genre film festival. Most festivals are about headliners — to draw in noncomedy festival fans. We’re going in the opposite direction.” There are more than 100 comics performing at venues including The New Movement, One Eyed Jacks, HiHo Lounge and Cafe Istanbul. None of them are as well known as recent festival headliners Sarah Silverman or Doug Benson, but many write for TV and online comedy platforms. New York comedian Patrick Monahan (www. pattymo.com) performs regularly

in New York and has appeared on Showtime and written for Esquire, GQ, Funny or Die, Bleacher Report and other outlets. He performs at Comedy Underground Presents at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Hi-Ho Lounge. Janine Brito is based in San Francisco and has appeared as a commentator on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, where she described her self-conflict as a lesbian feminist — outraged by the publication of topless photos of British royal Kate Middleton, while also pleased by the photos. Brito appears in a festival edition of the New Movement’s monthly LGBT comedy and storytelling show Greetings ... From Queer Mountain (7:30 p.m. Friday at Hi-Ho Lounge). Harris Mayersohn of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert hosts Just a Show (11:30 p.m. Friday at New Movement), a version of his Brooklyn show with an edgier mix of standup, sketch comedy and more. The Hell Yes schedule includes a series of “Headliners” shows Thursday through Saturday. New Orleanian Matt Owens, Canadian Julia Hladkowicz, who released her album LAD-KOWITS early this year, Staten Islander Pete Revello and Texan Gabriela Tijerina perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cafe Istanbul. Hamilton, Brito, New Orleanian Dane Faucheux and others perform in the third installment at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Cafe Istanbul. Many improv comedy troupes from around the country will perform at the

James Hamilton returns to New Orleans for Hell Yes Fest. PHOTO BY WILLIE ZABAR

NOV. 15-19 HELL YES FEST VARIOUS LOCATIONS WWW.HELLYESFEST.COM ALL SHOWS $10 IN ADVANCE, $12 AT THE DOOR; $50 FESTIVAL PASS

festival. My Momma’s Biscuits is an 11-member multicultural comedy group from New York, and other groups include Philadelphia’s Roomies. The festival also has sketch comedy shows and events with competitive premises. A version of The New Movement’s Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober (9 p.m. Saturday at Hi-Ho Lounge) invites local and visiting comics to imbibe and compete to see which state of intoxication is funniest. In Sudden Death (6 p.m. Sunday at New Movement), 30 comics will participate in one-minute rounds of sudden death elimination to get to a single champion. There also is a Heck Yes Fest event (5 p.m. Saturday at New Movement) for kid comics. Visit the festival website for a full schedule.

Monster Outside FRI.-SAT. NOV. 17-18 | Choreographer Sidra Bell presents the world premiere of a collaboration with Swedish composer Per Storby and the New Tide Orquestra. The multimedia piece explores relationships from the perspective of an outsider. At 7:30 p.m. at Contemporary Arts Center.

New Orleans Comic & Zine Fest SAT.-SUN. NOV. 18-19 | The free festival is a showcase for illustrators, comics artists and self-publishing authors to share their work, and there are performances during the event. Open to all ages. At the main branch of the New Orleans Public Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Kelela MON. NOV. 20 | The five-year rise of Kelela Mizanekristos is as dizzying as her next-level seductions: a bit part on Teengirl Fantasy’s 2012 album Tracer; two flooring collaborations with U.K. dance labels Night Slugs and Fade to Mind (Cut 4 Me) and FKA twigs producer Arca (2015 EP Hallucinogen); and now, her debut LP Take Me Apart (Warp), among the heavyweight R&B releases of 2017. Lafawndah opens at 8 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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IN THE FIRST FOUR DAYS OF THE 2017 C R E AT I V E C O M M O N S / T E D E Y TA N ENROLLMENT PERIOD, more than 600,000 people signed up for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA, aka Obamacare). About 23 percent of those were new enrollees. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 441,781 Louisianans have enrolled in health insurance programs since Medicaid expansion was enacted in the state last year under Gov. John Bel Edwards. President Donald Trump and many Congressional Republicans have insisted the ACA is unsustainable, even as Congress failed to pass several proposed replacements — including one cosponsored by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician. The signup period for new enrollees ends Dec. 15. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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Committee for a Better New Orleans (CBNO) won an online contest sponsored by the group NationSwell for CBNO’s “Big Easy Budget Game,” a website where citizens can allocate a virtual version of New Orleans’ $602 million annual budget. The results are compiled with others’ budgets to create “The People’s Budget,” a document the group submits to the City of New Orleans to illustrate residents’ priorities.

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receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was handed a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL for a cheap shot on New Orleans Saint Marshon Lattimore during the Saints’ home game Nov. 5. Saints coach Sean Payton correctly wanted Evans ejected from the game, but the Buccaneers only received a 15-yard penalty for suckerpunching Lattimore.

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Baton Rouge-based conservative website, published a bizarre article last week headlined “Now, LGBTQ Gun Groups Are Arming Terrorists to Kill, Worship Demons.” The story claimed “A national trend is emerging of homosexual men creating groups of terrorists committed to violence” — providing as proof a gay target shooting club based in Rochester, New York that has nothing to do with demon worship. Anything for a click, apparently.

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Nominations open for New Orleanian of the Year Gambit is seeking nominations for its annual New Orleanian of the Year, a designation given to a local resident (or two) who has made outstanding contributions to the area in 2017. Elected officials are not eligible. All nominations must include a brief biographical sketch and the reasons you believe the person deserves recognition. Email entries to response @gambitweekly.com (put “New Orleanian of the Year” in subject line). No phone calls. Nominations must be received by Monday, Dec. 4. The New Orleanian of the Year will be announced in our issue of Jan. 2, 2017.

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I-10 News on the move 1. BRAZILE TO SPEAK AT IWO LUNCH THIS WEEK

Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) head (and New Orleans native) Donna Brazile is coming home this week to speak to the Independent Women’s Organization (IWO) at the group’s annual fundraising lunch. Brazile has been in the news a lot this month — mostly regarding her recently published memoir about Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House. In it, she says the Clinton campaign controlled the DNC’s fundraising, to the detriment of challenger U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. (Former Clinton staffers and many Democratic leaders dispute this.) Brazile told her critics to “go to hell” on ABC’s This Week With George Stephanopoulos. During that interview, Brazile also said her time at the DNC was worse for her than Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures and floods “in terms of emotional toll.” “Anybody from Louisiana knows I’m gonna put some hot sauce on every page,” Brazile told Stephanopoulos at the end of the interview, “and if it’s not dripping with something that’s hot and spicy, it’s not me.” The IWO lunch will be held at The Cannery in Mid-City. Tickets are $50-$60 and are on sale now. No need to bring your own hot sauce.

2. Quote of the week “The problems that Louisiana faces in regards to its coastal erosion problem is mainly attributed to the Corps of Engineers and the national policy that was designed to protect the Mississippi River in its current state. Louisiana’s coastal problem has nothing to do with climate change.” — State Attorney General Jeff Landry, to C-SPAN last week when asked about the withdrawal from the Paris climate accord by President Donald Trump’s administration.

3. Mayoral candi-

dates empathize with workers

At a wide-ranging forum Nov. 9 that seemed to touch on almost every social problem in the city, mayoral candidates LaToya Cantrell and Desiree Charbonnet presented their visions for helping New Orleans workers share in the city’s economic prosperity. Hosted by Loyola College of Law’s Workplace Justice Project (WJP) and several other progressive and civic-minded groups, the forum at Algiers Auditorium was

held back by poverty despite being employed.” The forum, which drew about 200 people, was moderated by former WDSU-TV anchor Camille Whitworth, who asked Cantrell and Charbonnet questions based on the report. They also were met with questions about racial inequities, immigration, housing, equal pay for women, child care for workers, development in New Orleans East and more. The questions illustrated problems affecting New Orleans workers, from poor access to job opportunities due to inadequate public transit to declining wages in city jobs that formerly were a pathway to the middle class. The candidates agreed on a need for workforce development and training programs and both pledged support for immigrant workers’ rights.

4. Juvenile life with-

out parole still used too heavily, children’s rights advocates claim

designed around a recent WJP report, “The State of Working New Orleans: The Industries that Sustain the Status Quo.” The 13-page report painted a picture of the strain felt by of New Orleans workers who struggle to meet basic needs on their current incomes. “The reality of workers’ lives includes the stress of multiple jobs and rising living costs, made harder by a city that attracts wealthy visitors and demands welcoming hospitality,” report author Erika Zucker wrote. “We cannot continue to move forward if so many are

Earlier this year, the Louisiana Legislature was tasked with enforcing U.S. Supreme Court rulings mandating that children be sentenced to life in prison in only “rare” and “uncommon” instances. Now, children’s rights advocates say the state is failing to comply, as prosecutors are still asking for juvenile life without parole in more than 30 percent of all cases that have in recent years been made eligible for reconsideration. “The district attorneys are not using their discretion as the Supreme Court mandated, nor are they heeding the explicit will of the Legislature,” said Jill Pasquarella, attorney at Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights. “The legislation means nothing if the state does not comply with the Constitution in practice.” The issue was raised again after the 2012 Supreme Court decision Miller v. Alabama, which banned mandatory juvenile life without parole. Four years later, the nation’s highest court deemed their decision retroactive in Montgomery v. Louisiana, opening the door for sentencing reconsideration for 256 Louisianans. In June, the Legislature voted to eliminate life sentences for juveniles in new second-degree murder cases, but

to allow prosecutors to seek it in new first-degree cases. Prosecutors were also allowed to attempt to sustain juvenile life in past cases, via special hearings before a judge. In each individual case, it would be up to the DA’s office to seek a life sentence. Data made available last week by the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights showed that in Louisiana, of the 256 cases eligible for relief, prosecutors sought juvenile life without the possibility of parole in 82 cases. In Orleans Parish, data shows District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro has filed notices to seek juvenile life in 44 percent of cases in his district. In Jefferson Parish, District Attorney Paul Connick has filed in 43 percent of cases. If a prosecutor is not pursuing juvenile life, a person’s sentence is converted to life with the possibility of parole after 25 years. To qualify for parole, inmates must meet certain requirements, including obtaining a GED and maintaining good behavior. They then must make their case before the state Parole Board, which can authorize their release.

Last chance to weigh in on RTA 20-year plan Riders and the general public have one last chance to give feedback on the Regional Transit Authority’s (RTA’s) Strategic Mobility Plan Nov. 13-14. At two open houses — one in Kenner, one in the Central Business District — RTA will unveil a draft version of its plan to revamp public transit in the area over the next 20 years. The final plan is scheduled for release in December. People who attend the meetings are invited to comment on aspects of the draft plan, including corridors RTA has singled out for faster, more frequent service; a new mobile app to track buses and streetcars in real time; potential partnerships with ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, and more. The proposed changes are based on feedback from riders via online surveys, one-on-one conversations and public events held earlier this year. A draft revealed at a recent RTA Board of Commissioners meeting laid out the

6. Municipal bike rental

(finally) arrives next month

New Orleans will launch its bike rental program early next month with a total of 70 stations and 700 bicycles, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration announced last week. It’s the first step in what the city says will be a minimum of 90 stations and 900 bikes in the program, which is called Blue Bikes. Bike rental fees vary; riders can pay a prorated $8 an hour, or purchase a “monthly pass” which allows for up to one hour’s bike use a day. Low-income people can purchase an annual pass for $20 that allows one hour of bike usage a day, but what qualifies as “low income” hasn’t been announced by the city or Blue Bikes. Bike rental has proved popular in many cities, but Baltimore recently hit a snag when so many bikes were lost, stolen or vandalized that the city had to halt the program to improve security. To see a list of bike stations and get more information, visit www. nola.gov/bike-share.

7. Free flu jabs for musi-

cians, hospitality workers

Free flu shots, quick HIV screenings and help with health care enrollment are available to hospitality industry workers and musicians at an event at Blue Nile Nov. 13. The inaugural BarCentennial party features a wellness fair, tasting tables and a bartending competition judged by a panel that includes writer and musician Nicholas Payton. The event is hosted by The Barman’s Fund and New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and Assistance Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, getting a flu shot can reduce your risk of contracting the flu by as much as 60 percent in a given year. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older.

8. Buku Fest announces 2018 lineup

The Buku Music + Art Project has announced some of the perform-

ers for its 2018 edition along the Mississippi riverfront. The festival features EDM, hip-hop, soul, indie rock and metal bands as well as pop-up performances, art installations and more. Performers include Bassnectar, MGMT, Sylvan Esso, SZA, Alison Wonderland, Isaiah Rashad, Flatbush Zombies, Borgore, Mura Masa, Bishop Briggs, Hippie Sabotage, Smino, Honey Dijon, Soulection, CloZee, Jade Cicada, Zack Villere and Bouffant Bouffant. Additional performers will be announced later. Buku is March 9-10, 2018.

St. Vincent, Bianca Del Rio extend tours to include New Orleans Singer/songwriter St. Vincent has extended her “Fear the Future” tour with 12 new dates, including a stop at the Civic Theatre Feb. 19, 2018. The tour is in support of St. Vincent’s fifth album, Masseduction, which — as she told The New Yorker in a recent profile — is “all about sex and drugs and sadness.” Meanwhile, New Orleans’ homegrown insult comic Bianca Del Rio returns to town March 3, 2018 for a show at the Orpheum Theater. It’s part of her “Blame It on Bianca Del Rio” tour, which is covering five continents in a little less than a year. Del Rio (the drag persona/alter ego of Roy Haylock) last appeared in New Orleans at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in 2016 on her “Not Today, Satan” tour. She first appeared on Gambit’s cover in 2002, and then in 2014 after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race.

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‘Playing It Back’ for hurricane relief Playing It Back, a benefit concert to assist victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, is scheduled Nov. 15 at Generations Hall. The night will be headlined by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Armando Leduc y Salsa Royale, along with Vaughn Goudeau, New Cupid, DJ RQ Away, Phunky Monkeys and Anais St. John. Local restaurants will provide food, and an auction will feature items including a meetand-greet with Better Than Ezra and a membership at the Contemporary Arts Center. Monies raised will go to the Cajun Navy and the Junior League of New Orleans’ diaper bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring hygiene items and/or cash donations. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www. playingitback.org.

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agency’s ambitions to more than double ridership via planned improvements. Meetings take place at New Orleans Public Library’s main branch (219 Loyola Ave.) at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and at Kenner Senior Center (641 Compromise St., Kenner) at 6 p.m. Nov. 14.

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COMMENTARY

Election eve: our endorsements THE NEWS THAT LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR DARYL PURPERA HAS REQUESTED YEARS OF CITY CREDIT CARD RECORDS from all members

of the New Orleans City Council may or may not make a difference in this Saturday’s runoff elections, but it clearly represents a needed step toward accountability and transparency. Purpera wants the records by Friday, Nov. 17 — election eve — but already there are media reports that other council members shared District B Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell’s spendthrift habits with their city-issued cards. It likely will take weeks, if not months, for auditors to determine if council members violated city policy — and possibly state and federal laws. By then, New Orleans will have elected either Cantrell or former Municipal

Court Judge Desiree Charbonnet as the city’s first woman mayor. Until the release of other council members’ credit card records, Cantrell was the focus of media and law enforcement attention. Now it’s clear she was not an outlier in using a taxpayer-funded credit card for questionable expenditures — though the fact that she had lots of company does not excuse any council member’s failure to properly document and justify all credit card expenses. Gambit endorsed Cantrell in the primary — before the credit card flap surfaced. On a wide array of issues — from criminal justice reform to reducing violent crime — Cantrell was better prepared than her opponents in her knowledge of municipal government and her proposals for addressing key issues. For those reasons,

we stand by our endorsement of her. Win or lose, Cantrell will owe voters a more thorough accounting — and a record of doing much better if she wins. The same goes for her council colleagues. In other runoffs, we stand behind our earlier endorsement of incumbent Councilman James Gray in the District E race. In District B, where we supported Timothy David

Ray in the primary, we make no runoff recommendation. We likewise make no recommendation in the runoff for state treasurer. Elsewhere, voters in New Orleans will decide whether to amend the City Charter to establish a Rainy Day Fund, and Jefferson Parish voters will decide the fate of a proposed 8.45-mill property tax for employee raises.

New Orleans Charter Change: YES — Changing the City Charter to establish a Rainy Day Fund is a fitting capstone to the fiscal progress that Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the City Council have made in the past eight years. The fund would be a savings account that could be tapped only for specific reasons and only after a twothirds vote of the council. This is good fiscal policy. We urge our readers to vote YES on the charter amendment. Jefferson School Board Millage: YES — Teacher salaries in Jefferson Parish are among the lowest (if not the lowest) in the metro area. That’s why the school board is proposing a 10-year, 8.45-mill property tax increase — to boost teachers’ starting pay to second-highest in the region. Proceeds from the millage could only be used for employee salaries. We recommend our readers in Jefferson Parish vote YES for higher teacher pay. Above all, we hope all are readers will remember to vote this Saturday, Nov. 18.

THE 2017 MAYORAL RUNOFF HAS NOT FOSTERED MUCH ENTHUSIASM AMONG NEW ORLEANS VOTERS, but at least

it dredged up an issue that could stir voters’ passions in the election’s aftermath: City Council members’ liberal use of taxpayer-funded credit cards. District B Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell’s profligate charges on her city-issued card have become the dominant issue since the Oct. 14 primary, which Cantrell led with 39 percent of the vote. Former Municipal Court Judge Desiree Charbonnet finished 8.5 percentage points behind, after beginning the race as the odds-on frontrunner. A well-financed political action committee (PAC) calling itself NotForSaleNOLA beat

up Charbonnet pretty badly in the primary, accusing her of being under the spell of unsavory political patronage power brokers. The attack left her so badly wounded that the former judge’s subsequent exposure of Cantrell’s extravagant — and possibly illegal — charges on her city-issued credit card do not appear to have had much effect. Polls showed Cantrell with a double-digit lead going into the campaign’s final two weeks. Cantrell’s explanations of her questionable charges — about $9,000 of which she

reimbursed via her campaign account or a personal check — have varied from murky to mind-boggling. Luckily for her, voters remain so uninspired by both candidates that most appear to have barely noticed. Cantrell’s good fortune continued when The New Orleans Advocate published an analysis of all seven council members’ credit card expenditures since 2013. Lo and behold, Cantrell is not the only big spender — though she clearly has flashed her card more frequently and more extrav-

agantly than any of her colleagues. Since taking office, Cantrell and her staff (each council member gets two cards, one of which can be used by a staffer) racked up nearly $100,000 in charges. The next-highest spenders were At-Large Councilman Jason Williams and District E Councilman James Gray. In fairness to the other council members, most of them appear to have used their cards in accordance with a written City Council policy that limits all credit card expenditures to those di-

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CLANCY DUBOS rectly related to city business. Cantrell confesses she sees “gray areas” in those rules, but most of her colleagues documented their expenditures. Cantrell’s critics scoff that her “gray areas” excuse won’t hold up if state or federal prosecutors take a dim view of her spending habits. A criminal complaint is already on the desk of state Attorney General Jeff Landry, and the legislative auditor is examining all seven council members’ use of their cards. The council issued a unanimous written response to the issue on Nov. 9, noting they have not exceeded their annual budgets and assuring voters that all is on the up and up. Time will tell. Going forward, maybe they should forgo city credit cards and seek reimbursement after purchasing items themselves, or let their central staff handle all city-related purchases. That, at least, would provide some consistency — and eliminate those pesky gray areas.

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Hey Blake, I recently had the pleasure of bartending at the former home of Ray Nagin, known as the Ashtray House, on Park Island. The architecture of a number of homes on the island is astonishingly postwar modern. I’m fascinated by this veritable island of modernity and would like to know more about it. — TOMMY

Dear Tommy, The area you discovered, located across Bayou St. John from City Park and accessible only from St. Bernard Avenue, wasn’t known as Park Island until 1953, but has a history dating back to the city’s earliest days. That’s because of its location in Bayou St. John, the waterway that connected Lake Pontchartrain to the Mississippi River and was crucial to the early development of the area. A sharp curve in the bayou known as “The Devil’s Elbow” caused problems for shipping

and was excavated and straightened after the Civil War. The soil dug up during that work formed the island we now know. In 1859, the land was given to surveyor Jules Allou d’Hemecourt and was known as the Isle d’Hemecourt. In 1866, he sold the island to James Joseph Demourelle, whose family owned it until 1905. For a time it was a hunting ground and home to a dairy and a city dump. In 1952, Demourelle Island was sold to Joseph Schiro, Jacques L. Fortier and Livingston S. Hiern, who formed Park Island Inc. Twenty-eight lots were offered for sale — at $18,000 each — and the first houses were built in 1957. Architect Albert Ledner designed the “Ashtray House” for the Sunkel family in 1962, adorning the outside walls with 1,200 square amber glass ashtrays. The home was owned by former Mayor C. Ray Nagin from

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the city’s first mayor, Jean Etienne de Bore. Born in 1740 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, de Bore was sent to France for his early education. In 1771, de Bore married Marie Marguerite d’Estrehan, a member of the Destrehan family, whose father had been royal treasurer of Louisiana under French rule. De Bore’s wife inherited a large amount of property, and the couple settled in New Orleans. De Bore took over a large indigo plantation on land near what now is Audubon Park. He spent two decades cultivating indigo before entering the sugar trade. He became the first person to plant and process sugar on a large scale, beginning in 1773, and perfected a method to granulate it, earning him the reputation as a father of the commercial sugar industry. In 1803, Gov. William C.C. Claiborne selected de Bore as the first mayor of New Orleans following the Louisiana Purchase. De Bore served only a year before resigning. He died in 1820 and is buried in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

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BAR-OMETRICS From tiki bars to sports havens, beer pubs to highbrow cocktail lounges, Gambit’s 2017 Fall Bar Guide gives you the skinny on where to drink and what to order, arranged by neighborhood. BY WILL COVIELLO, FRANK ETHERIDGE, KANDACE POWER GRAVES, DELLA HASSELLE, SARAH RAVITS, KATIE WALENTER & ALEX WOODWARD PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER

INDEX New Orleans..............................................15 Algiers ........................................................15 Bywater .....................................................15 CBD/Warehouse District................. 17 Citywide...................................................26 Faubourg Marigny ..............................26 French Quarter.....................................28 Lakeview..................................................42 Mid-City/Treme ...................................43 New Orleans East ...............................49 Riverbend/Carrollton/ University area......................................49 Uptown .................................................... 50 Jefferson Parish East Bank..............57 Harahan/Jefferson .............................57 Metairie.....................................................57 Jefferson Parish West Bank............59 Northshore.................................................61 Outskirts......................................................61

NEW ORLEANS » ALGIERS Crown & Anchor English Pub

200 Pelican Ave., (504) 2271007; www.crownanchorpub. com; @CrownAnchorPub NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This English pub is located at Algiers Point and has a full bar with a wide selection of draft, bottled and canned beers. The dog-friendly tavern also has a darts league, pub quizzes and restaurant pop-ups. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Located in historic Algiers Point near the ferry landing, this bar is a regular docking spot for neighborhood residents and tourists, who stop

in for cold beers and po-boys, Creole cuisine or seafood dishes. Signature drinks include Sex on the Levee, a mix of rum, passion fruit and club soda. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

J&K Bar

3700 Gen. Meyer Ave., (504) 361-9102; www.jnkbarnola.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Boasting the slogan “Naturally Algiers,” along with a chill covered patio where smokers can puff and anyone can watch sports on TVs, the bar offers a pleasant mix of down-home and upscale vibes. There are 20-plus beers on tap and a $3 draft of the day. Wine Down Wednesday features $15 allyou-can-drink wine from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Old Point Bar

545 Patterson St., (504) 364-

0950; www.oldpointbarnola.com DIVE BAR

Breonna Jordan and Darold Alexander practice their moves on the dance floor at Bamboula’s in Faubourg Marigny.

This casual corner spot in Algiers Point is where neighbors gather to play pool and darts and listen to live music on weekends. Old signs and license plates decorate the walls and there’s covered seating on the sidewalk. Louisiana-brewed beers dominate the taps. Open daily. No food.

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141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365

This casual cafe is a block from the ferry landing at Algiers Point and has a neighborhood feel. The kitchen offers a short menu of pizzas, salads and Italian dishes. The bar serves wine, local craft and imported beers and original cocktails, including some using house-made limoncello. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

4301 Burgundy St.; www.facebook.com/bjs.bywater This scruffy corner bar is home to live local music on Friday nights and poetry readings on Wednesdays. Patrons also play pool and watch sports on TV. It’s cash only. Open daily. No food.

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It’s a good idea to get to Bacchanal early to secure a table in the courtyard, where there’s live music nightly. Patrons can order wine by the bottle and glass and there’s a full restaurant menu. The upstairs bar serves craft cocktails and bottles of locally brewed beer. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bar Redux

801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com; @BarRedux BAR

The U-shaped bar here always makes for spirited conversations and new friends. The menu reflects the tastes of the neighborhood, with hipster favorites Miller High Life and Strongbow Cider. The club hosts entertainment ranging from bingo to blues to burlesque Tuesday through Sunday, with rising, inspiring acts such as Aziza and the Cure filling the live-music roster. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Bratz Y’all! Biergarten

617B Piety St., (504) 3013222; www.bratzyall.com RESTAURANT BAR

German bratwurst sausages and roasted pork form the basis of the food menu, and the bar offers more than a dozen German beers, as well as wines and traditional German shots — and a courtyard for sipping them. There are $8 beer flights on Wednesday. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

Bud Rip’s Old 9th Ward Bar

900 Piety St., (504) 9455762; @BudRips DIVE BAR

If only these walls could talk. Still bearing the nickname of late owner Edward “Bud Rip” Ripoll Jr., this bar at the corner of Burgundy and Piety streets has served been a standard for cheap drinks for decades and has seen the area go from forgotten to hip. But a look around the recently upgraded bar shows some things never change: 9th Ward neighbors stopping by to catch up or forget it all. Open daily. No food.

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 9450742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com; @countryclubnola RESTAURANT BAR

The Creole cottage housing the bar provides lots of spaces to lounge with a drink or participate in specialty nights and watch New Orleans Saints games. There’s also a swimming pool, backyard patio and restaurant. High balls, craft cocktails, beer and shots are popular drinks. Chef Chris Barbato serves dishes such as Parmesan polenta cake, crawfish beignets, and clams and chorizo. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Faubourg Wines

2085 St. Claude Ave., (504) 342-2217; www.faubourgwines.com; @FaubourgWines WINE BAR

The wine shop and bar focuses on small-production wines and vintages from around the world. There are free wine tastings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, and the dog-friendly shop has a rotating selection of eight wines that are always $5 a glass at the bar. Snacks include cheese from St. James Cheese Co. and bread from Bellegarde bakery. Open daily. Food available.

J&J’s Sports Lounge

800 France St., (504) 942-8877; www.jjssportslounge.com SPORTS BAR

A scenester’s playground until the wee hours, J&J’s waves its sports-bar flag high by day. The laid-back neighborhood watering hole screens all NFL and Big 10 games and features old school sports memorabilia. A projector puts New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University games on a big screen. PBR tall boys always are $2.50. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Junction

3021 St. Claude Ave., (504) 272-0205; www.junctionnola.com; @JunctionNOLA BEER PUB

The railroad-themed bar serves classic pub fare with burgers themed to regional railways. There’s a rotating selection of 40

beers on tap and specialty brews. Every other Thursday the bar features a brewery with tastings of its beer and giveaways. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Thu.

Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700; www.marizaneworleans.com; @MarizaNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Sit at the wraparound bar and watch the goings-on in the kitchen or choose a table in the bustling dining room. The Cacciarite is made with vodka, Aperol and fresh satsuma juice. The restaurant serves Northern Italian-inspired cuisine, fish, oysters, pizza and more. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Thu.

Markey’s Bar

640 Louisa St., (504) 943-0785; www.facebook.com/ markeysbarnola BAR

Standing sentry over the shifting sands of a Bywater neighborhood in constant flux, Markey’s is like that cool uncle that never seems to age and is quick with a corny joke or comforting hug. Fairly unchanged since opening in the 1940s, Markey’s serves Irish staples of Jameson and Guinness, more than two dozen types of beer and no-frills cocktails. The kitchen serves pub food until 2 a.m. Open daily. Food available.

1117 Montegut St.; www.facebook.com/ n7nola RESTAURANT BAR

Hidden behind a wooden fence with “N 7” stenciled near the door is a charming enclave with seating on the covered patio and tables inside the rustic, cozy cafe. The bar stocks wines as well as Japanese sake and shochu. The menu features French dishes with Asian accents. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Parleaux Beer Lab

634 Lesseps St., (504) 702-8433; www. parleauxbeerlab.com; @ParleauxBeerLab BEER PUB

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Queenie’s on St. Claude

3200 St. Claude Ave., (504) 558-4085; www.facebook.com/ queeniesonstclaude DAIQUIRI BAR

This St. Claude Avenue spot has a wall of brightly colored swirling daiquiris in flavors such as Watermelon Rita and Rocket Fuel (rum, vodka, coffee, coconut milk). Daiquiris are available by the glass or gallon ($22), and specials include $5 rum punches or Long Island teas on Wednesdays and $2 top shots on daiquiris on Thursdays. DJs entertain Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday. Open daily. Food available.

Saturn Bar

3067 St. Claude Ave., (504) 949-7532; www.facebook.com/ saturnbar DIVE BAR

The shabby chic hangout’s walls are covered with murals, neon, old photos and some graffiti, and the bar hosts local and touring bands and DJ nights. There’s free Wi-Fi. Happy hour features $2 well drinks and domestic beers. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 7 p.m.9 p.m. daily.

Vaughan’s Lounge 4229 Dauphine St., (504) 947-5562 BAR

As welcoming and as rowdy a Who Dat party as you’ll find, on Sundays Vaughn’s rolls out the red carpet treatment for New Orleans Saints fans. Typically a no-nonsense 9th Ward watering hole, things gets loose late in the night on Thursday, as neighbors and tourists groove to Corey Henry and the Treme Funket. Open daily. No food.

» CBD/ WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel.com/

neworleans; @aceneworleans HOTEL BAR

The cozy lobby bar is situated between the hotel entrance and the music venue Three Keys The drinks menu includes a handful of wines, a short list of rare spirits including aged bourbons and Japanese whiskys, craft beers and original cocktails. The bar menu includes pickled olives, fried chickpeas, poutine and more. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Alto

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 9001180; www.acehotel.com/ neworleans/alto; @aceneworleans HOTEL BAR

The hotel’s rooftop bar is open even when it’s too cold to swim in its centerpiece pool, and there are views overlooking the Warehouse District. The drinks menu includes a small selection of canned beers, wines by the glass or bottle and cocktails, such as the frozen Rose mojito (rum, Lillet rose, mint, ginger, lime and coconut). Open daily. Food available.

The American Sector Restaurant & Bar

1035 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.american-sector.com RESTAURANT BAR

The restaurant and bar at the National World War II Museum is great for large groups, with lots of seating inside or on the patio. The menu is American with a New Orleans twist and includes ingredients from the adjacent Victory Garden. The new candy cocktail menu features drinks like Junior Mint, Lifesaver and Hershey Bar. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Ariaane

634 Julia St., (504) 5105222; www.ariaane.com RESTAURANT BAR

The cozy restaurant with exposed brick and an open-air courtyard serves coastal Latin cuisine such as pasteles and tacos. House margaritas are popular, including La Reina, a fresh strawberry margarita. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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room serves a changing selection of housebrewed, small-batch craft beers. The large courtyard is family- and dog-friendly and hosts different food trucks. Pints are $1 off on weeknights. Open Thu.-Mon. Food available.

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 459-4449; www.balisenola.com; @BaliseNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Named for the first French settlement at Southwest Pass, Balise (French for “seamark”) is housed in a Creole townhouse with warm natural wood floors and exposed brick walls. Bar bites during weekday happy hours include raw and roasted oysters, chicken liver mousse and biscuits and pickled quail eggs for $1-$7. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Barcadia New Orleans

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com; @barcadianola SPORTS BAR

The love of sports hits a fever pitch at Barcadia for every New Orleans Saints home game, when the sprawling bar and restaurant hosts a block party with live music, drink specials and game-day grub. The Barcadia Bomber is made with four kinds of vodka and two fruit juices. Barcadia is 21 and older only after 9 p.m. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Briquette

701 S. Peters St., (504) 302-7496; www.facebook.com/briquettenola RESTAURANT BAR

The new seafood restaurant occupies a renovated warehouse space with exposed brick walls and wooden beams, an open kitchen, plenty of table seating and a long bar. The drinks menu includes wines from around the world, beer, original cocktails (and spins on classics) and absinthe. The Briquette 75 is Oryza gin, brut rose Champagne, lemon and lavender syrup. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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Catahoula Pisco Bar

Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St., (504) 603-2442; www.catahoulahotel.com HOTEL BAR

Just off the lobby entrance is the Pisco bar, focused on Peru’s version of brandy. The cocktail menu has original drinks, including a page devoted to pisco cocktails such as the Chilcano, with pisco and ginger beer. There’s seating in a back courtyard hung with lights. Open Tue.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Catahoula Rooftop Bar

Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union

St., (504) 603-2442; www.catahoulahotel.com

www.districtnola.com; @DistrictNOLA

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The hotel’s dog-friendly rooftop bar specializes in blended frozen cocktails in the summer and warming, seasonal cocktails in cooler months. The wooden deck is outfitted with lounge chairs and tables. Open Tue.-Sat. Food available.

Compere Lapin

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119; www.comperelapin.com; @comperelapin RESTAURANT BAR

Abigail Gullo reworks classic cocktails and crafts new ones, such as the Andromeda: Pisco, green chili vodka, rose cordial, honey and grapefruit. There always are a couple of frozen drink options to go along with chef Nina Compton’s Creole-Caribbean dishes. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The District

711 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-1476;

The modern space has sports on TV and bar food served till late. Located close to the convention center, the bar attracts out-of-towners as well as neighborhood residents (and their dogs). Popular drinks include Vegas Bombs and Moscow mules. The menu features quesadillas, burgers and pizza. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

El Gato Negro

800 S. Peters St., (504) 309-8864; www.elgatonegronola.com RESTAURANT BAR

All three locations of this restaurant and bar are a little different, but what is the same throughout is a focus on a variety of top-shelf tequilas and mezcals and fresh takes on the margarita including pineapple-cilantro and carrot-lime versions. The bar also has a rare beer collection and other imported concoctions.

A tapas menu will be available soon in Lakeview. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour varies by location.

Emeril’s New Orleans 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans; @Emerils RESTAURANT BAR

A full menu of contemporary New Orleans dishes is available at the bar. The Saints Thyme cocktail is made with orange vodka, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, thyme simple syrup and fresh thyme. The wine list won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Fountain Lounge

Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 6485486; www.therooseveltneworleans.com RESTAURANT BAR

The historic Fountain Lounge first opened in The Roosevelt Hotel in 1938. It now features a long wine list and cocktails

such as the rum-based Baronne Street Bubbly and the Jambalaya, which combines Southern Comfort, peach schnapps, lime juice and grenadine. Pre-theater dinner specials feature a prix fixe three-course meal with options such as gumbo, sea scallops and creme brulee. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 2085569; www.fultonalley.com; @FultonAlley CRAFT COCKTAILS

This boutique bar, game room and bowling alley elevates leisure sports to elegance. Specialty drinks include the Ole Miss Betsy and Black Eye in Manhattan. The menu features Southern-inspired fare including fried chicken, short ribs and pineapple coleslaw. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.

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Omni Riverfront Hotel, 701 Convention Center Blvd.,

(504) 681-1034 RESTAURANT BAR

In addition to a kitchen offering a Parisian-inspired menu and a New Orleans-style Sunday jazz brunch, Fulton bills itself as the city’s only “gin-centric” bar, with classic cocktails such as a Ramos gin fizz, 17 artisan gins and select tonics. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour Mon.Fri. 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Gordon Biersch

200 Poydras St., (504) 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com; @GordonbierschNO BEER PUB

Everything that arrives in your glass and on your plate is made in house at Gordon Biersch. The national brewer recently rolled out new beers now on tap in New Orleans: German Pale Ale, Keller Pils, Bienville Saison and Festbier. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. Mon.Fri., all day on Tues. PAGE 21

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es lingering over dinner, drinks and conversation. Craft beer and American whiskey are the specialties. Complimentary shots are offered when the New Orleans Saints or Louisiana State University Tigers score a touchdown. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Thu., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

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The bartenders at Pal’s Lounge in Mid-City treat customers like family.

Handsome Willy’s Bar & Cafe 218 S. Robertson St., (504) 525-0377; www.handsomewillyscafe.com BAR

A range of DJs command the turntables on specialty nights during the week, and there’s a late-night dance party every Friday at this funky retro bar. There’s a patio for sipping Handsome Juice, margaritas and Long Island iced teas, and the kitchen offers tacos, burritos, burgers and more at lunch Tuesday through Friday. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Happy’s Irish Pub

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ishpub.com; @HappysIrishPub BEER PUB

This downtown Irish pub offers Guinness, Bass, Harp and Smithwick’s beers on tap. Members of Happy’s Running Club meet on Wednesday at 6 p.m. to enjoy two-for-one specials on beer, wine and house liquor. Multiple TVs screen sports. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

HooDoo Lounge

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 5336558; www.caesars.com/ harrahs-new-orleans; @harrahsnola BAR

The cocktail lounge at Harrah’s features six frozen drink machines churning a variety of flavors, murals created by local artist Frenchy, signature cocktails and draft beers. Karaoke and DJs are on the schedule. Food is available from Acme Oyster House, located in the venue. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

The Howlin’ Wolf

live music nightly and comedy on Tuesday and Thursday. Open daily. Food available.

MUSIC CLUB

Josephine Estelle

907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com; @Howlinwolfnola The live music venue has showcased a range of local and national music acts for almost 30 years. The bar is made with hand-carved mahogany salvaged from the demolition of Al Capone’s Lexington Hotel. The venue serves NOLA Brewing Co. and Abita beers, PBR and mixed drinks. Food is available at The Howlin’ Wolf Den. Open daily. No food.

The Howlin’ Wolf Den 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com; @Howlinwolfnola MUSIC CLUB

This dog-friendly restaurant and music venue is a restored 1800s horse barn. The kitchen serves late-night, Creole-inspired bar food, offering dishes such as pulled pork Cuban sandwiches, blackened fish tacos and bacon and cheddar beignets. There’s

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; www.josephineestelle.com RESTAURANT BAR

The Italian and Southern-inspired restaurant Josephine Estelle occupies a cavernous space on the ground floor of the Ace Hotel. Bar patrons can grab a seat on tall barstools or at tables lining picture windows overlooking Carondelet Street. The Jockey Club cocktail combines sparkling wine, orange liqueur and orange bitters. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Juan’s Flying Burrito 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito.com; @JuansNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

These casual cantinas offer a creative approach

to Mexican favorites including tacos, nachos, burritos and quesadillas. The bar serves frozen and liquid margaritas, sangria, Mexican and local beers and variations on classic cocktails. The Burro de Guadalajara combines aged tequila, ginger beer and lime. There are margarita specials on Mondays and taco specials on Tuesdays. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Loa International House Hotel, 221 Camp St., (504) 5539550 www.ihhotel.com/loa CRAFT COCKTAILS

This sleek cocktail lounge features an ambitious seasonal cocktail menu, with fall selections including Don’t Overlook Alice (apple-bay laurel leaf liqueur, white pepper, sugar cane and sparking wine), as well as wines and other spirits. Loa also hosts a songwriter series with special guests and other literary and celebratory events. Open daily. No food.

Longitude 90

Le Meridien New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.lemeridienneworleanshotel.com; @lemeridiennola HOTEL BAR

Longitude 90 is located off the lobby of the hotel, which is decorated in mid-century modern style. The bar hosts gypsy jazz by guitarist Raphael Bas on Tuesday. Specialty cocktails include the Sparkling Sazerac, a combination of Sazerac rye, Herbsaint, bitters and sparkling wine. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Manning’s Eat — Drink — Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 5938118; www.manningsneworleans.com; @manningsnola SPORTS BAR

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Masquerade

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 5336089; www.masquerade-nightclub.com; @MasqueradeNOLA DANCE CLUB

This modern lounge and dance club is located at the center of Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, and many patrons try their luck singing with a live band at Thursday night’s “rock star” karaoke. DJs perform from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. There’s a VIP lounge, and Monday is service industry night. Open daily. No food.

Meril

424 Girod St., (504) 5263745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril; @MerilNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Guests can watch TV around the casual U-shaped bar and sip local draft beers and craft cocktails, such as the No. 11, made with vodka, Aperol, lemon juice, housemade lavender syrup and Lindemans Peche. There are more than 30 wines served by the glass. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

Monkey Board

Troubadour Hotel, 1111 Gravier St., (504) 5185600; www.monkeyboardnola.com; @troubadourhotel HOTEL BAR

The rooftop bar on the 17th floor of the Troubadour Hotel offers views of the CBD. The space is

decorated with graffiti art, reclaimed architectural elements and strings of lights. There’s a long list of beers and original cocktails, such as the Alcatraz Float, made with Baron Samedi rum, Plantation pineapple rum, ginger beer, lime and bitters. Open daily. Food available.

Mulate’s

New Orleans Place, Suite 144; (504) 561-6010; www. nolatropicalwinery.com WINE BAR

It’s all about the vino at this bar inside The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. It offers free wine tastings and more. Open daily. No food.

Ohm Lounge

201 Julia St., (504) 5221492; www.mulates.com

601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1760; www.ohm-lounge.com

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There’s live Cajun music and dancing from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, and the restaurant’s full menu of Cajun dishes is available at the bar. Cocktails take a Cajun twist, including the Zydeco Tornado, Mulate’s take on rum punch, with Bayou spiced rum, Rougaroux aged rum, layered fruit juices and a topper of melon liqueur. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

New Orleans Social House (NOSH)

752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.noshneworleans.com; @noshnola RESTAURANT BAR

NOSH opened earlier this year and stages live jazz, blues, funk and R&B acts Thursday through Saturday. The bar offers classic cocktails like the Sidecar and creative takes including the Julia Rita, a mix of Ty Ku coconut sake, Milagro Silver tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime. The food menu includes flatbreads, small plates, seafood and tartines. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

NOLA Tropical Winery The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk; 500 Port of

Tucked behind Barcadia is this Asian-styled lounge, which regularly hosts DJs and is home to the monthly sushi pop-up Ohm-MaKaz-E. The lounge is open weekends and has an extensive sake list, along with craft cocktails, beers and a menu of shared plates. Open Fri.-Sat. Food available.

Peche

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com; @PecheNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Chef Donald Link’s rustic seafood restaurant serves raw oysters and seafood, roasted whole fish and more. There’s plenty of seating at the U-shaped bar, where the full restaurant menu is available. The drinks menu includes draft beer from Louisiana breweries and cocktails like the Angry Pirate, which features Plantation Stiggins’ pineapple rum, Campari and toasted pepita orgeat. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Polo Club Lounge

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www.windsorcourthotel.com/poloclub-lounge HOTEL BAR

Guests can lounge on leather couches and chairs around the elegant bar while listening to live music nightly and sipping classic cocktails like Sazeracs and Old Fashioneds or seasonal craft cocktails. Elevated pub fare is available, including crawfish croquettes and oxtail ragout poutine. Open daily. Food available.

Public Belt

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 561-0500; www.facebook.com/ publicbeltneworleans; @HiltonRiverside HOTEL BAR

The elegant speakeasy-themed piano bar specializes in classic cocktails and original drinks inspired by New Orleans’ former red-light district, Storyville. The Storyville Minx combines Captain Morgan spiced rum, Canton ginger liqueur, pineapple, lime and soda. There’s live music Thursday through Saturday nights. Open daily. No food.

Public Service

NOPSI Hotel, 311 Baronne St., (504) 962-6527; www.publicservicenola.com; @PS_NOLA RESTAURANT BAR

famousredeye.com; @TheRedEyeNOLA

7099; www.ruthschris.com

RESTAURANT BAR

This location of the locally founded chain is an elegant spot inside the Harrah’s New Orleans hotel. The bar serves more than 30 wines by the glass, as well as traditional cocktails such as the cosmopolitan. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The restaurant is a casual spot for watching sports on TV, listening to a DJ and grabbing some bar food and a cold drink. Domestic beers are $3, well drinks are $4 and appetizers are half price during weekday happy hours. There are specialty burgers, salads, meat pies and more. Open Mon.Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Thu.-Sat.

Republic New Orleans

828 S. Peters St., (504) 528-8282; www.republicnola.com; @RepublicNOLA MUSIC CLUB

The bar hosts live music throughout the week as well as private events. Republic takes on a club vibe on Saturday, with a DJ spinning dance music. The music calendar includes EDM, bounce, hip-hop and indie rock artists. Open daily. No food.

The Rusty Nail

1100 Constance St., (504) 525-5515; www.rustynailnola.com; @Rustynailnola NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The restaurant led by chef Dustin Brien at the new NOPSI Hotel serves contemporary cuisine made with produce from Gulf Coast fishers and farmers. Craft cocktails include The Zelda, made with Cathead vodka, Aperol, orange juice and a splash of cranberry. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The dog-friendly bar has an 86-inch projection screen for watching sports and a lush back patio. Tuesday is trivia and Thai food night, and occasionally there’s live music or a DJ. Pop-ups and food trucks are frequent attractions. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri.

Red Eye Grill

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

852 S. Peters St., (504) 593-9393; www.world-

525 Fulton St., (504) 587-

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Sac-a-Lait

1051 Annunciation St., (504) 324-3658; www. sac-a-laitrestaurant.com; @sacalaitnola RESTAURANT BAR

Beverage director Norton Christopher uses produce and herbs from the restaurant’s on-site garden to create cocktails including the Cypress Sunset, comprising serrano-infused bourbon, black pepper coriander syrup, fresh lime, tarragon and Ojen. There also are Southern beers, international wines and whiskies blended in house. Food choices range from char-grilled oysters to pig’s ear and choupique caviar. Open Tues.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5:30 p.m.7 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

The Sazerac Bar

130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-1200; www.therooseveltneworleans.com; @TheRoosevelt_NO HOTEL BAR

Get a taste of Old New Orleans in the 1920s at this storied lounge, where classic cocktails like the French 75, Ramos gin fizz and the bar’s namesake Sazerac are served amid murals by famed New Orleans artist Paul Ninas and art deco designs. Open daily. Bar snacks available. PAGE 25

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prime spot in one of the leather recliners in front of a 13- by 8-foot screen. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

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Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; www.seaworthynola.com; @SeaworthyNola CRAFT COCKTAILS

Wines by the glass, Champagne by the bottle and craft cocktails are popular drinks at this seafood-focused restaurant. The Holywater cocktail includes spiced rum, cognac, green chartreuse, house-made almond syrup, grapefruit, lemon, lime and Angostura bitters. Happy hour includes oyster specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

South Market Pub and Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 5224934; www.southmarketpub.com; @southmarketpub BEER PUB

The bar caters to neighborhood residents, with ice-cold beer, a courtyard and a food menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps and tacos. Open daily. Food available.

The Swizzle Stick Bar Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com; @CafeAdelaide CRAFT COCKTAILS

A large block of ice behind the bar highlights its traditional inspirations, but there are original cocktails in addition to classics. The Adelaide Swizzle is made with Rougaroux Full Moon dark rum. Happy hour features $3-$6 specials on drinks and small plates. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Wed., 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Thu.

Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe 636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 BAR

This quirky Australianthemed pub, which has an array of international flags hanging from the ceiling, offers ice-cold drinks in a festive but laid-back atmosphere. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Victory

339 Baronne St., (504) 5228664; www.victorynola.com; @victorynola CRAFT COCKTAILS

The bar specializes in classic cocktails and updated versions in a trendy setting of plush seating and exotic decor. The bar food menu includes truffle popcorn, baked brie with seasonal

fruit and toast points, Korean barbecue wraps and pizza. There’s also an on-site training center, the New Orleans Drink Lab. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Vitascope Hall

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 5611234; www.neworleans.regency.hyatt.com; @HyattNewOrleans SPORTS BAR

The bar has a contemporary design and walls of built-in TVs in a location close to the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. The Street Car Named Loyola is made

with Cathead honeysuckle vodka, St. Germain, ginger syrup, Peychaud’s bitters, ginger ale, lemon juice and rosemary. There’s a sushi bar and a variety of other food choices. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

WXYZ Bar

Aloft New Orleans, 225 Baronne St., (504) 581-9225; www.aloftneworleansdowntown.com/new-orleans-bar HOTEL BAR

Acoustic sets by emerging local artists enhance the modern vibe at W XYZ on Thursday and Friday nights. On weekends, blood marys

Bartender Brittney Tozzolo mixes an El Chupacabra at Capdeville in the Warehouse District.

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Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com SPORTS BAR

This lively sports bar is always packed during game days. Popular drinks include craft beers, blueberry mojito and Death Valley, an oversized (32 ounces) mix of Svedka vodka, Bayou silver rum, triple sec, Razzmatazz, orange and pineapple juices. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Wine Institute New Orleans

610 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 324-8000; www.winoschool.com; @winoschool WINE BAR

W.I.N.O. offers 120 wines for tasting and drinking via high-tech taps. Small plates, cheeses, meats, olives and nuts are available to complement the wines. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Wed.

World of Beer

300 Julia St., Suite 360, (504) 299-3599; www.worldofbeer.com/ warehousedistrict; @wobneworleans BEER PUB

The local bar from this national franchise offers hundreds of craft beers from around the world, Sunday “BEERunch,” trivia on Wednesdays and cocktails and wine for non-beer drinkers. A menu of house-made, tavern-style fare includes Guinness bratwurst, IPA-glazed salmon, fried pickles and burgers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

» CITYWIDE WOW Cafe

Citywide; www.wowcafe. com; @wowcafe RESTAURANT BAR

The national restaurant inspired by South Louisiana cuisine serves

barbecue, burgers, wings, seafood, steak and a variety of sauces. The bar serves a selection of beer. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Zea Rotisserie & Bar Citywide; www.zearestaurants.com; @ZeaRestaurants RESTAURANT BAR

The bar at the local chain restaurant has ample room for dining, and a full menu of contemporary American and rotisserie-roasted meats is available. Popular drinks include the Sugar Island mojito, which combines Sugar Island coconut rum, Hiram Walker blue curacao liqueur, fresh lime, pineapple juice, mint and agave nectar. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

» FAUBOURG MARIGNY 13 Monaghan

517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com; @13monaghan RESTAURANT BAR

Located on the Frenchmen Street music strip, this casual diner and bar has satisfied many latenight customers with its signature “Tater Tachos” and a variety of hearty sandwiches. 13 also offers drink specials during New Orleans Saints games Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

30º/90º

520 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-2576; www.3090-nola.com MUSIC CLUB

The bar’s upscale design incorporates handhewn cypress beams, brick walls and polished concrete floors and bar tops. There’s live music daily and an atrium patio with a projection screen of live music onstage. The bar serves local beer and New Orleans cocktails. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

The AllWays Lounge & Theater

expected at AllWays. A welcoming space on the edge of the bohemian frontier, AllWays can work as a chill watering hole or as the hip host of community-minded gatherings of everything from erotic poetry readings to drag bingo to live jazz. Pop-up restaurants supply street food throughout the week. Open Tues.-Sun. Food available.

Apple Barrel

609 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-9399 BAR

This longtime Frenchmen Street staple upgraded its intimate interior with an elevated viewing area to watch (for no cover charge) some of the best unsung local talent in funk, blues and rock. The intimate club’s lack of pretense also extends to its drink prices. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Bamboula’s

514 Frenchmen St., (504) 994-8461; www.bamboulas.com; @bamboulasnola MUSIC CLUB

Housed in a former print shop, Bamboula’s offers live music daily, swing dance lessons on Wednesday and beer and wine anytime. Po-boys, salads and bar fare are available. Open daily. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Blue Nile

532 Frenchmen St., (504) 948-2583; www.bluenilelive.com; @BlueNileLive MUSIC CLUB

Now presiding over Frenchmen Street like a cool uncle, Blue Nile (a decade-plus residing at the former Dream Palace) brings in top touring talent from all genres in addition to standing weekly gigs with local favorites such as Little Maker on Thursday. Upstairs has a spacious balcony and music ranging from emerging experimental acts to roots-reggae DJs booming deep into the night. Open daily No food.

Brieux Carre Brewing Co.

2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net

2115 Decatur St., (504) 304-4242; www.brieuxcarre.com; @BrieuxCarre

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Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.com; @Buffasbar MUSIC CLUB

This 24-hour bar slings food and drinks to a rotating cast of offbeat locals and tourists. The back room hosts an open mic on Wednesday, buffeted by other daily live music and entertainment. The regular menu features burgers and sandwiches, chicken wings and breakfast, with a special menu for Sunday’s jazz brunch. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 a.m.-6 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen St.; www.cafenegrilonfrenchmen.com MUSIC CLUB

A large mural of Bob Marley and tropical decor set a fun mood, and the nightly music offerings seal the deal. Higher Heights Reggae plays on Friday, and the rest of the week is filled with a variety of genres. A favorite drink is the prophetic Frenchmen Punch: three kinds of rum, amaretto and a special blend of juices. Pizza and Mexican food are available. Open daily. Food available.

Check Point Charlie 501 Esplanade Ave., (504) 281-4847 MUSIC CLUB

The tenacious anchor to a raucous corner, Check Point is the place where many roads lead, whether you want a burger and beer, need to do laundry, crave conversation with colorful characters or are seeking some of the best unknown musical talents in the city. Open 24 hours daily. Food available.

d.b.a.

618 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-3731; www.dbaneworleans.com; @dbaneworleans

MUSIC CLUB

The windowed booths inside d.b.a. offer superior people-watching. Crowds fill the wood-walled bar for regular music shows by John Boutte, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Treme Brass Band, Little Freddie King and others. Behind the bar, you’ll find a great selection of spirits and 20 beers on tap. Open daily. No food.

The Dragon’s Den

435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www. dragonsdennola.com; @dragonsdennola MUSIC CLUB

There’s live music, comedy acts, burlesque, DJs, dance parties and more at this bar, which has an opium den theme downstairs and a music room and dance floor upstairs. Open daily. No food.

The Elvis Bar & Courtyard Lounge

New Feelings Marigny Cafe, Bar & Courtyard Lounge, 535 Franklin St., (504) 446-0040; www. feelingscafebar.com, @feelingscafebar RESTAURANT BAR

Feelings is a converted plantation home with dining rooms on two floors, and there’s a bar and courtyard seating. There are specials throughout the week, including tacos and margaritas on Tuesdays and mint juleps on Fridays. Pokey punch is pineapple- and mango-infused vodka with orange juice. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

Hi-Ho Lounge

2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net BAR

The bar is home to the Monday night Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, improvisational jazz on Wednesdays and comedy on Sundays and there also are DJs and burlesque shows. The Fry & Pie pop-up serves food Monday through Friday nights. Open daily. Food available.

The John

2040 Burgundy St., (504) 942-7159 DIVE BAR

Flush all pretense when entering this beloved corner hideaway. This dark dive’s toilet theme comes accented with freaky films projected on

the wall and a ping-pong table well-suited for uppast-dawn hijinks. Cheap, no-frills cocktails are poured strong into mason jars without a trace of hipster irony. Open 24 hours daily. No food.

Lost Love Lounge

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com BAR

The corner bar serves a wide array of beers and there’s a mystery drink special. Vietnamese food is available from the back kitchen. The bar also holds comedy nights, TV watching events and more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Maison

508 Frenchmen St., (504) 371-5543; www. maisonfrenchmen.com; @TheMaison508 MUSIC CLUB

This spacious club has three stages that host a mix of jazz, brass, funk, Cajun and zydeco bands. The bar offers classic cocktails, including the Proud Mary, its spicy bloody mary. The food menu features Creole and Cajun dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Marigny Brasserie & Bar

640 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-4475; www. marignybrasserie.com RESTAURANT BAR

There’s live music and sports on TV at this corner restaurant and lounge. Local draft beers are available and craft cocktails include Sazeracs and original drinks such as Mama’s Moonshine, with fresh mint, strawberry moonshine and housemade ginger lemonade. There’s outdoor seating and a mix of New Orleans and Cajun cuisine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Mayhaw

St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 6093813; www.strochmarket. com; @eatatstroch BAR

Derek Brumfield helms the bar program at this marble-top bar in the St. Roch Market. The bar menu includes more than 80 wines, beer and classic, tiki and signature cocktails made with juices, syrups and mixers

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hour 3 p.m.-till Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-till Sat.-Sun. The crowds are friendly and the beers are cold at Avenue Pub Uptown.

The Phoenix Bar

941 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 945-9264; www.phoenixbarnola.com; @phoenixbarnola GAY BAR

that are made fresh daily. There are food vendors in the market. Seating is available at communal tables or on a front patio. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mimi’s in the Marigny

2601 Royal St., (504) 8729868; www.mimismarigny. com; @MimisMarigny NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This casual neighborhood mainstay gets lost in the ’80s on Tuesday nights, with ’80s music, a themed specialty cocktail and old school Nintendo 64 video games. Spanish-style tapas are served late into the evening. Open daily. Food available. Happy

The TV return of Will & Grace inspired a cocktail menu at The Phoenix bar. Gin and Regret combines Bombay Sapphire gin, pear SKYY Vodka, dry vermouth and blue curacao. There also are more than 40 craft beers. Friday night beer busts benefit local organizations. Happy hour 6 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily. Open Mon.-Sat.

Rare Form

437 Frenchmen St., (504) 402-3285; www.rareformfrenchmen.com MUSIC CLUB

There’s live music daily and specialty nights including the monthly horror movie night and Mystic Menagerie, a fair of tarot card readers,

arts and crafts and other mystic doings. The Musician’s Choice beer and shot menu is based on the favorites of performing musicians. Food includes po-boys, burgers, seafood and nachos. Open daily. Food available.

St. Roch Tavern

1200 St. Roch Ave., (504) 945-0194; www.facebook. com/strochtavern NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This neighborhood tavern may sell more Pabst Blue Ribbon than any other bar in New Orleans. There’s live music on Mondays, a dance party on Saturdays and karaoke on Tuesdays. Also on Tuesday, $10 gets you a haircut and a PBR. Open daily. No food.

Siberia Lounge

2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com; @siberiaNOLA MUSIC CLUB

The club specializes in local and touring rock and underground music

groups and hosts live music Thursday through Sunday. There also are burlesque and comedy acts, trivia games, a pool league and “Slavic soul food.” Eastern European bottled beers are popular choices. Open daily. Food available.

Sidney’s Saloon

1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 224-2672; www.sidneyssaloon.com BEER PUB

The neighborhood bar serves more than 50 craft beers, craft cocktail daiquiris, frozen Vietnamese coffees and more. Weekly events include pub quiz on Tuesdays, comedy on Thursday nights and live music and DJs. Patrons also can play darts, pool or video poker. Happy hour is 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Spotted Cat Food & Spirits

2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 371-5074; www. spottedcatfoodspirits.com

RESTAURANT BAR

An offshoot of Frenchmen Street’s Spotted Cat Music Club, this restaurant serves food and drinks and has live music during weekend brunch and Friday nights. Original cocktails include the Rusty Rainbow, combining St. Roch vodka, muddled strawberries, orange syrup and El Guapo bitters. Happy hour is 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. until closing Wednesday through Saturday. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Full restaurant menu.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen St.; www. spottedcatmusicclub.com, @SpottedCat623 MUSIC CLUB

A full lineup of live local music, particularly traditional jazz and blues, draws crowds inside the small space, and the crowd of listeners often overflows out the door. The bar serves local beers and the house specialty,

the Spicy Kitty, combining Sailor Jerry rum, Fireball whiskey and root beer. Cash only. Open daily.

Three Muses

536 Frenchmen St., (504) 252-4801; www.3musesnola.com; @ThreeMusesNola RESTAURANT BAR

A changing small-plates menu pairs easily with an extensive wine list, beer or original cocktails such as The Other Redhead (Jameson Irish whiskey, Domaine de Canton, Ancho Reyes and orange bitters). Enjoy noshing in an intimate, elegantly decadent setting that hosts top-notch local jazz/blues musicians such as Linnzi Zaorski, Tom McDermott and Arsene DeLay. Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu.

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The Prohibition-era speakeasy theme plays out in photos of historic crime figures and tommy guns mounted on the walls, as well as in drinks like the 21st Amendment, made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, benedictine, bitters and absinthe. There’s live music daily. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 2 p.m.-5p.m. Sun.-Thu.

The Alibi

811 Iberville St., (504) 5229187; www.alibineworleans.com BAR

Fabulously and unabashedly scandalous to the point of making the pages of Playboy magazine as one the city’s best bars, Alibi offers plenty of excuses to take the party deep into the night. A colorful cast of Quarter characters converge here to enjoy anything from a post-shift burger to stiff drinks to hard-to-find imported beers among the selection of 150-plus brews. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

American Sports Saloon

1200 Decatur St., (504) 300-1782: www.theamericansportssaloon.com SPORTS BAR

While the NFL package here allows guests from all over to root for the home team, Who Dats are invited to the Black and Gold Room: a spacious, airy and bright second-floor space adjoining what’s reportedly the largest gallery (balcony on support poles) in the Quarter. Tile floors and pressed-tin ceilings complete the historic charm. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Arnaud’s French 75 Bar

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com; @thefrench75 CRAFT COCKTAILS

The Golden Age of Paris meets Creole spice at this century-old New Orleans institution, which still attracts a sophisticated crowd. The bar may be vintage, but it’s home to

innovative concoctions such as The Contessa, a Negroni variation spun from fresh, house-made ingredients. Elevated bar snacks include souffle potatoes. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m-5:30 p.m. Fri.

Attiki Bar and Grill

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com RESTAURANT BAR

Sip a cucumber mojito or the popular raspberry truffle (Champagne with raspberry, flaming arak, Bouchard wine and chocolate wine) while watching belly dancers on Friday and Saturday. The bar also offers an extensive wine menu, along with beer and martinis. Food is served until 4 a.m. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Aunt Tiki’s

1207 Decatur St., (504) 680-8454 DIVE BAR

This dive bar is open at all hours, and draws in an eclectic bunch of locals. Aside from some funky backroom furniture, Aunt Tiki’s doesn’t have much of a tiki theme. Instead it looks like it’s always decorated for Halloween, which may attract its colorful regulars, who come in to play the jukebox and video poker and get a shot and a beer. Open 24 hours daily. No food.

B.B. King’s Blues Club

1104 Decatur St., (504) 934-5464; www.bbkings.com/ new-orleans MUSIC CLUB

Featuring blues music daily, this club also boasts a bustling dance floor at its restaurant and bar, which serves Southern comfort food such as shrimp and grits, barbecue ribs, burgers and po-boys. B.B. King’s Blues Club All-Star Band is a regular, playing danceable blues, soul, jazz and rock ’n’ roll. Open daily. Food available.

Balcony Music Club 1331 Decatur St. (504) 301-5912; www.facebook.com/ balconymusicclubnola MUSIC CLUB

A lively spot where the French Quarter and

Frenchmen Street vibes converge, Balcony Music Club recently revamped its space to accommodate a bigger bar and stage for live music. The club charges no cover and hosts music nightly from blues, jazz, rock and brass bands. Open nightly. Food available. Happy hour until 6 p.m. daily.

The Bar at Maison Soule

720 St. Louis St., (504) 304-4636; www.cafesoule.com; @cafesoule720 RESTAURANT BAR

Cafe Soule is housed in a four-story mansion constructed in 1830. The kitchen serves a fusion of French and Louisiana cuisine (service ends at 10 p.m.) and the bar offers a signature cocktail menu. The Seven Pear Sour combines pear-infused vodka, thyme syrup, lemon and grapefruit bitters. The Peach Thyme Old Fashioned is made with Bulleit bourbon, peach puree, thyme, lemon and bitters. Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Bar Mon Cher

817 St. Louis St., (504) 644-4278; www.barmoncher.com MUSIC CLUB

Set in a 1779 Creole townhouse, the elegant jazz bar has an intimate, living-room ambience and hosts live jazz, blues and soul music on Friday and Saturday. DJs spin for a dance party Thursday, and Monday features burlesque Bingo. Popular drinks include blue Champagne, Sazeracs, Pimm’s Cups and more. Open Thu.-Mon. No food.

Bar R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com; @RevolutionNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

The “liquor library” at this restaurant bar displays ingredients to craft cocktails inspired by drinks from the pre-Prohibition era against lacquered red walls and an indigo-stained wood bar. Bartenders update classic drinks such as absinthe cocktails and cobblers by using small-batch spirits, house-made bitters and ratafias. Sunday jazz brunch features music by

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choice of flavors at these four daiquiri shops in the French Quarter, where you can grab and go or stay to watch sports or play video poker. Open daily. Food available.

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Black Duck Bar

WOMEN’S CLUB

Across from Armstrong Park, this comfortable lounge bar serves specialty cocktails with housemade tonic water, juices, cane syrups and bitters. Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

RESTAURANT BAR

820 N. Rampart St., (504) 324-6045; www.bartonique.com; @BarTonique

Beach on Bourbon

227 Bourbon St., (504) 231-8519; www.beachonbourbon.com MUSIC CLUB

Take a seat around the flaming water fountain in the courtyard at this Bourbon Street party bar or stay inside for live music and late-night DJ dance parties. Happy hour features three-forone beer and triple-shot mixed drinks. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening to 8 p.m. daily.

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

321 N. Peters St., (504) 609-3811; www.latitude29nola.com; @Latitude29_NOLA RESTAURANT BAR

The restaurant and bar is a charming tiki haven with a cocktail menu developed by owner Jeff “Beachbum” Berry after 20 years of researching lost exotic cocktails. The Latitude 29 is made with eight-year Demerara rum, passion fruit puree, Madagascar vanilla syrup, orange, pineapple and lemon. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Beerfest

410 Bourbon St., (504) 524-9630; www.beerfestnola.com; @beerfestnola BEER PUB

There are 72 beers on tap at this bar, which has no-nonsense rustic decor and plenty of stools at the bar. Open daily. No food.

Big Easy Daiquiris

216 & 501 Bourbon St., (504) 301-3799; 409 & 617 Decatur St., (504) 301-3799; www.bigeasydaiquiris.com DAIQUIRI BAR

Get a slice of pizza and a frozen daiquiri in your

Palace Cafe, 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com; @palacecafe The rum-focused bar on the second floor at Palace Cafe has more than 140 rum selections, and the cocktail menu includes rum-based takes on classics such as the Manhattan and Sazerac. The bar also has a large selection of tequilas, draft beers and wine. The full restaurant menu is available at the bar, or there are small plate options including brie fondue and house-made charcuterie. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Black Penny

700 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-4779; www.facebook.com/ blackpennynola NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The hanging signs on Rampart and St. Peter streets that read “Black Penny” note explicitly that this joint is a neighborhood bar. In addition to offering a low-key vibe for Quarter rats, the bar also serves a wide variety of canned craft beers. The Old Portage pops up to serve food every other Saturday. Open daily. No food.

The Bombay Club

Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com; @bombayclubnola RESTAURANT BAR

Themed after an English gentlemen’s club, this elegant restaurant and barroom is the backdrop for a bar serving perhaps the largest selection of martinis in the city, including the signature Bombay Club, made with Old Raj gin, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, Regan’s orange bitters and an orange twist. European-inspired New Orleans dishes are on the menu, and there’s live jazz nightly. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Bourbon Bad Boys

632 Bourbon St., (504) 442-3223; www.bourbonbadboys.com; @bourbonbadboys The club hosts an all-male revue of exotic dancers/ strippers who perform on a stage on the main floor. Beer, cocktails and wines are available, and customers can book private dances and VIP rooms. Open Thu.-Mon. No food.

Bourbon Cowboy

241 Bourbon St., (504) 523-3800; www.bourboncowboy.com BAR

The party is always on at this Bourbon Street saloon, where a mechanical bull holds court over adventurous visitors and happy hour features three-for-one beers and triple-shot mixed drinks. There’s a wraparound balcony overlooking Bourbon and Bienville streets. Inside, DJs spin country and Southern rock tunes. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-8 p.m. daily.

Bourbon House

144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com; @bourbonhouse RESTAURANT BAR

Brightly colored decor sets a lively tone for eating seafood and drinking bourbon. The restaurant has more than 250 American whiskey options and plenty of ways to mix them in drinks. Bourbon House is known for its frozen bourbon milk punch, but its Manhattan and New Fashioned (an update of the Old Fashioned) also get high marks. The restaurant serves a variety of seafood dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bourbon O Bar

Bourbon Orleans, 730 Bourbon St., (504) 5714685; www.bourbono. com; @BourbonOBar CRAFT COCKTAILS

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Bourbon Pub & Parade

801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.bourbonpub.com; @BourbonPub GAY BAR

The reigning royalty of gay nightlife located in the heart of the city’s LGBTQ culture, Bourbon Pub has seen — and hosted — it all. With patrons swaying nightly to dance-friendly DJs, it’s also a great spot to watch music videos on TV. Dance, sing karaoke and watch burlesque and drag shows at Parade upstairs. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 a.m.-1 p.m. daily.

Brennan’s Roost Bar 417 Royal St., (504) 5259711; www.brennansneworleans.com/theroost; @BrennansNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Take flight in the avian-themed bar of this storied institution with “Bubbles at Brennan’s,” which offers deep discounts on bottles of Champagne and Champagne cocktails during happy hour. Complete with ostrich barstools and lanterns, feathered friends rule the Roost. The Rooster Royale cocktail has house-made citrus liquor, cranberry juice and sparkling wine, Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Thu, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

Cafe Lafitte in Exile 901 Bourbon St., (504) 522-8397;

www.lafittes.com GAY BAR

The oldest continuously operating gay bar in New Orleans offers karaoke on Wednesday and a dance-all-night Trash Disco party starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The “Fully Dressed” Bloody Mary is a popular choice at this 24/7 watering hole. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Cane & Table

1113 Decatur St., (504) 5811112; www.caneandtablenola.com; @caneandtable RESTAURANT BAR

Come in for the rustic colonial cuisine featuring jerked yardbird and grilled coulotte steak, and stay for original tiki-inspired cocktails. The Paint It Gold is a “tropical cobbler” made with white wine, cognac, Jamaican spices and citrus. The Lucky #2 has floral aromas with espadin mezcal, amburana-aged cachaca, and aromatized wine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com; @carouselbar HOTEL BAR

A preferred drinking spot of the city’s many literary lions — from Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote — this stalwart spot still exudes the decadent glory of the French Quarter’s Golden Age. Today there’s a menu of New Orleans Saints-inspired drinks, plus old school classics like the Sazerac, which have been served

El Matador is a popular drink at The Country Club in Bywater.

here for decades. Open daily. Food available.

Carriageway Bar at Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St., (504) 5227261; www.courtoftwosisters.com RESTAURANT BAR

The Carriageway Bar sits within the Court of Two Sisters restaurant in the French Quarter, and there’s live local music in the courtyard during the restaurant’s daily jazz brunch. Food is available at the bar beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sip a classic French 75 before sampling small plates of blackened alligator and jalapeno bacon-wrapped duck. Open daily. Food available.

Cat’s Meow

701 Bourbon St., (504) 523-2788; www.catskaraoke.com; @catskaraoke DANCE CLUB

You don’t need perfect pipes to rock the stage at the Bourbon Street-based Cat’s Meow, which has been dubbed the best karaoke bar in the world. The dance floor is usually packed at this place featuring such libations as Hurricanes and triple-shot cocktails. Happy hour offers three-for-one drinks. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-8 p.m. daily.

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The no-frills, nauticalthemed cash-only bar offers stiff drinks and cold beer, including Miller High Life on draft. The bar is dog-friendly, has outdoor seating and stays open until 4 a.m. There’s no kitchen, but Zapp’s chips are available. Open daily. No food.

Coop’s Place

1109 Decatur St., (504) 525-9053; www.coopsplace.net RESTAURANT BAR

Don’t be the person who comes into Coop’s and orders a mojito, causing a scramble for mint in the kitchen and under-breath rants from Coop’s drink slingers. Come to Coop’s for tastes of Louisiana, such as spicy bloody marys, seasonal Abita brews and the kitchen’s famed rabbit and sausage jambalaya. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Copper Monkey Grill 725 Conti St., (504) 5270869; wwwcoppermonkeygrill.com; @monkey_copper RESTAURANT BAR

The neighborhood bar and restaurant always offers service industry specials and late-night food service (until 6 a.m.), including hand-formed burgers, gumbo, etouffee and more. The bar features a large selection of absinthe and cocktails include Spank the Monkey, which comes in a large bowl for sharing with friends. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Cosimo’s French Quarter Bar 1201 Burgundy St., (504) 522-9715

BAR

Think of this long-serving (since 1931) hidden gem as the cozy living room of your delightfully dysfunctional family of French Quarter characters. Equally ideal for crazy nights on the town as it is for sipping a cold one in solitude, Cosimo’s offers specialty mojitos on Mondays and $2 tacos on Tuesdays. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. daily.

Coterie Restaurant and Oyster Bar 135 Decatur St., (504) 529-8600

RESTAURANT BAR

The Cajun restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere for enjoying bloody marys made with St. Roch infused vodka. The food menu includes alligator sausage, crawfish egg rolls, gumbo, boudin balls, seafood , burgers and vegetarian options. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0511; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com BEER PUB

When Crescent City Brewhouse opened in 1991, it was the first brewpub to open in the city and presaged the rising popularity of home brewing and craft beers. The pub offers freshly brewed beer daily, including four standards and a special brew monthly. Food offerings include New Orleans cuisine, seafood, sandwiches and more. There’s outdoor seating and live music Monday through Saturday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Curio

301 Royal St., (504) 7174198; www.curionola.com; @curionola RESTAURANT BAR

The bistro and bar has only been open a short while and offers wine, beer and cocktails in a building on the corner of Royal and Bienville streets in the French Quarter. The full restaurant menu of American food with a Creole bent is available during regular serving hours. On off hours (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.), bar customers can order from the “Brick-A-Brack” menu, which includes steamed whitewater mussels, candied fried pork ribs and grilled salmon. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Deja Vu Bar and Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 523-1931; www.dejavunola.com RESTAURANT BAR

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 24/7 at this restaurant and bar, which features sports on TV and $6 bloody marys. There is beer, wine and popular drinks like the Irish Car Bomb. Tuesday and Thursday are $8.99 steak nights. Open 24 hours daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; www.sonesta.com/ desireoysterbar; @DesireOysterBar RESTAURANT BAR

A tin ceiling and black-andwhite checkered floors are holdovers in a recently renovated space with a new contemporary bar, high boy tables and a chargrill station for oysters.

The hurricane is the most popular drink, and here it’s made with fresh passion fruit juice. The food menu includes shrimp and grits, gumbo and blackened catfish Lafitte. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap

Wyndham New Orleans, 132 Royal St., (504) 3094797; www.olesaint.com; @olesaintnola BEER PUB

Memorabilia from former New Orleans Saint Deuce McAllister’s football career decorates the interior of this bar inside the Wyndham New Orleans hotel. Ole Saint features Southern coastal cuisine and a large selection of local, regional and national craft beers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 5222467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com RESTAURANT BAR

The elegant steakhouse has a large bar with picture windows looking out on Iberville Street. There’s a selection of martinis and classic cocktails as well as many Irish whiskies. A small bar menu includes a burger and appetizers — and there are $5 specials at happy hour. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Doris Metropolitan 620 Chartres St., (504) 267-3500; www.dorismetropolitan.com; @DorisMetNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Doris Metropolitan is a steakhouse with a few

Middle Eastern accents on the menu. The extensive wine list offers many premium red wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone, Italy and California, as well as wines from around the globe. The cocktail menu has original drinks, such as the Roman Holiday, a version of a Negroni made with housemade grapefruit soda, amaro and elderflower liqueur. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

door seating at this stately Napoleon-themed bar offering classic cocktails with a twist. The raspberry Alexander is made with Delacour brandy, raspberry syrup, dark crème de cacao and cream. Food offerings include shrimp remoulade salad, frites fondue, oysters Rockefeller and beef brochette. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2:30 p.m.7 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

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1036 N. Rampart St., (504) 509-7644; www.nolabubbles.com

811 Conti St., (504) 5223573; www.erinrosebar.com

The bar specializes in bubbles, offering Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world by the glass and bottle. Besides Champagne, the wine list includes French cremants, Italian prosecco and moscato, Spanish cava and sparkling wines from the West Coast and new world regions. There also are cocktails made with bubbly and a small menu of caviar, snacks and desserts. Happy hour features wine specials. Courtyard seating available. Open Wed.-Sun. Food available. Happy hour opening-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri.

This late-night Irish bar is located just steps off Bourbon Street. Almost every inch of wall space is covered with signs, old photos of employees and regulars or patches left by patrons. Regulars know to order frozen Irish coffees and bloody marys. Killer Poboys serves a short menu of gourmet sandwiches in the back room. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily.

El Gato Negro

See CBD/Warehouse District listing for restaurant description.

Fishbowls filled with Hurricane punch are the hot item at this walk-up bar with four locations on Bourbon Street. Other popular drinks include $3 beers and shots of Jameson and Patron. Open daily. No food.

The Empire Bar at Broussard’s

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; www.elgatonegronola.com RESTAURANT BAR

819 Conti St., (504) 5813866; www.broussards. com; @BroussardsNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

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The Mexican restaurant offers margaritas frozen and on the rocks, along with a “Made in LA” drink menu, which features cocktails mixed with local ingredients, including the Oryzing Sun made with Oryza gin from Thibodaux, grapefruit, Campari and jalapeno simple syrup. There’s a full menu of Mexican dishes. Wednesday features margarita specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Fiorella’s Cafe

1136 Decatur St., (504) 605-4816; www.fiorellasnola.com RESTAURANT BAR

The cocktail menu at this New Orleans-style restaurant is playful and creative, with eccentric offerings like Slithering Swamp Water (vodka, gin, rum, melon liqueur and lemonade). The food menu includes small plates, po-boys, soups and salads. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Foundation Room at House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4976; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans/fr; @HOBNOLA MUSIC CLUB

The Foundation Room is tucked inside House of Blues. Members receive benefits and are invited to exclusive parties. There’s live music Tuesday through Saturday. Popular drinks include martinis, seasonal craft cocktails and classics like the Sazerac. A lounge menu is available in addition to a fine-dining menu. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Funky Pirate

727 Bourbon St., (504) 523-1960; www.thefunkypirate.com MUSIC CLUB

Part of the Tropical Isle family of bars, this one has a pirate theme and offers live music daily and a courtyard. Favorite drinks include the Hand Grenade, Horny Gator, Shark Attack and Tropical Itch. Open daily. Bar snacks available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Wed., noon-4 p.m. Thu. and Sun., noon-2 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

Gold Mine Saloon 701 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0745 DANCE CLUB

Dance until dawn at this local late-night hub. Take a break from the packed dance floor and check out the establishment’s collection of vintage video games, or grab a round of the saloon’s signature flaming Dr. Pepper shots. Open Wed.-Sat. No food.

Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St., (504) 529-2860 GAY BAR

A longtime home to Southern Decadence events, Golden Lantern hosts live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as DJs, karaoke, drag shows and more. There’s free food on Sundays. Bloody marys are the house drink. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Good Friends Bar

740 Dauphine St., 504566-7191; www.goodfriendsbar.com; @GoodFriendsNOLA GAY BAR

This laid-back gay bar is home to The Separator, an original special that’s a frozen version of a Brandy Alexander. The bar is known for its neighborhood vibe. Tuesdays are for Kocktail Karaoke, which comes with free shots and a bar tab to a lucky singer. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 a.m. Mon.-9 p.m. Fri.

GrandPre’s

834 N. Rampart St., (504) 267-3615; www.facebook.com/ grandpres GAY BAR

There’s lots to do at this gay bar, from Boylesque and drag shows to regular Wednesday game nights, Thursday trivia, karaoke and music videos. Watermelon mojitos and apple pie shots are the most popular drinks. Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-9 p.m. daily.

Hard Rock Cafe

125 Bourbon St., (504) 529-5617; www.hardrock.com/ cafes/new-orleans; @HardRock_NOLA RESTAURANT BAR

The walls of this chain restaurant and bar are filled with rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, and the

menu is American cuisine with local specialties. There are interactive live music shows from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, and music videos play on TVs around the bar all the time. Hard Rock Hurricanes are hand-crafted. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Harry’s Corner 900 Chartres St., (504) 524-1107 DIVE BAR

This cash-only, dogfriendly neighborhood dive draws locals and tourists looking to catch football games on TV and hoist a stiff bloody mary. Music is courtesy of a jukebox. Open daily. No food.

Hermes Bar at Antoine’s Restaurant 725 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com/ hermes-bar.html; @AntoinesNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Decorated with memorabilia from the Krewe of Hermes Carnival organization, the elegant Hermes Bar is a great place to soak in the flavor of New Orleans with classic cocktails (Sazerac, Pimm’s Cup, French 75, Ramos gin fizz, Sidecar) and dishes from Antoine’s Restaurant — without reservations or a wait. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Hideaway Hip Hop Club

418 Bourbon St., (504) 201-9543; www.facebook.com/ hideawaynola DANCE CLUB

Located upstairs from Sing Sing, the Hideaway is a hip-hop dance club with music spinning from 8 p.m. on. There’s a full bar and stiff drinks, plus a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Open Wed.-Sun. No food.

House of Blues Restaurant and Bar

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans/restaurant; @HOBNOLA MUSIC CLUB

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The Jazz Playhouse Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse; @JazzPlayhouse MUSIC CLUB

The club features a variety of jazz musicians nightly, and there’s a burlesque performance at 11 p.m. Fridays. The bar features seasonally inspired cocktails with jazz themes and small plates, including chargrilled oysters, chicken and waffles, and jumbo shrimp remoulade. Open daily. Food available.

Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com; @kingfishnola RESTAURANT BAR

The restaurant has a rustic but polished atmosphere, with exposed brick softened with light blue paint. There’s live jazz Friday through Sunday and the drink menu has classics and new concoctions. Popular drinks are the Pimm’s Cup, mint julep, Sazerac and Blueberry Hill, made with blueberry Stolichnaya vodka, lemon, sugar and blueberries. The full restaurant menu of Louisiana dishes is available at the bar during regular serving hours; otherwise the bar offers a small bites menu (2 p.m.-7 p.m.). Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop

941 Bourbon St., (504) 593-9761; www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com BAR

Housed in a historic building constructed in the early 1700s, the famed Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop is a frequent stop for tourists and a regular hangout for folks in the neighborhood. There’s live piano music starting at 9 p.m.

nightly at the dog-friendly bar, and favored drinks include hurricanes and Purple Voodoo daiquiris, a potent mix of bourbon, Everclear 190 and grape flavoring. Open daily. No food.

Larry Flynt’s Hustler Barely Legal Club

423 Bourbon St., (504) 571-6340; www.barelylegalnola.com; @barelylegalnola GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

An offshoot of the older, if not wiser, Hustler Club, exotic dancers are a big draw for bachelor parties and group celebrations. The multi-story club features several bars and stages, VIP rooms and bottle service. It also has two-for-one drink specials Sunday through Thursday in the VIP lounge starting at 9 p.m. Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.

www.lipstixxnola.com; @Nolalipstixx GENTLEMAN’S CLUB

Exotic dancers perform at this lounge, which has club chair seating, a courtyard and private VIP areas. There’s also a DJ and a drink menu that includes Champagne, wine, beer and cocktails. Open daily. No food.

Maison Bourbon Jazz Club

641 Bourbon St., (504) 522-8818; www.maisonbourbon.com MUSIC CLUB

The music club is dedicated to jazz and stages live performances every day (music starts at 3:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; 7:30 p.m. other days). There’s comfortable seating, and cocktails run to the classics such as Sazeracs, hurricanes and Pimm’s Cups. Open daily. No food.

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May Baily’s Place

225 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0010; www.neworleanshustlerclub.com

Dauphine Orleans Hotel, 415 Dauphine St., (504) 586-1800; www.dauphineorleans.com/nightlife; @DauphineOrleans

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Sex-and-skin (and First Amendment) enthusiast Larry Flynt recently offered $10 million for anyone with dirt that could lead to the impeachment of President Donald Trump. There are no impeachments at his bar, however, as customers are greeted with plush seating and female dancers on four stages on two floors. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour noon- 8 p.m. daily.

Le Booze

Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www.sonesta.com/ lebooze

Built in 1821, the French Quarter bar once was a bordello run by Madam May Baily. It is currently under renovation through December and operating from a cozy annex with courtyard seating. The Miss Kitty cocktail is made with vodka, fresh strawberry puree and moscato. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.till Mon.-Thu., noon-till Fri.-Sat.

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 569-9979; www.meauxbar.com; @Meauxbar RESTAURANT BAR

The bar at the Royal Sonesta Hotel features a large selection of bourbons and whiskeys from around the world. It also serves bar fare like cheeseburgers, hot wings and roast beef debris cheese fries. Get drink specials and half-price appetizers during happy hour. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The intimate neighborhood gastropub arranges its cocktail menu by the type of spirit and the mood the drink is designed to evoke. Popular drinks includes the “bright and cool” tequila cocktail and the “sultry and sophisticated” Aperol cocktail. The food menu offers modern seasonal dishes with Southern and New Orleans influences. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

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The bar has an elegant clubby bistro ambience and is known for twists on classics including a pear Cosmopolitan and a blood orange margarita. The full restaurant menu is available during regular serving hours, and an abbreviated menu is available between lunch and dinner service and late night. Weekday lunch diners can order a $1.50 martini or bloody mary from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open daily. Food available.

Molly’s at the Market 1107 Decatur St., (504) 525-5169; www.mollysatthemarket.net; @mollysdecatur BAR

Local journalists, New Orleanians and tourists alike flock to Molly’s for its signature frozen Irish coffee. A Miller High Life and a shot of Jameson is $6, and on Thursday the Champagne of bottled beers is only $1. Junction FQ serves hamburgers Wednesday-Sunday. Open daily. Food available.

My Bar@635/ Ticklers Piano Bar

635 Bourbon St., (504) 267-7170; www.mybar635.com; @vieuxcarrevenues.com BAR

There’s live music nightly, including popular “dueling pianos” shows. The bar has been restored, with distressed walls, music-themed decor, cushy seating and rich, dark woods. The downstairs bar opens onto Bourbon Street, and there’s an upstairs bar with a balcony. The Purple Voodoo daiquiri is a popular drink. Open daily. No food.

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Napoleon House

500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com; @NapoleonHouseNO RESTAURANT BAR

Take a seat in the front bar, which opens onto busy French Quarter streets in good weather, and sip a classic cocktail in a historic setting, or head to the courtyard for a slower New Orleans ambience. Pimm’s Cup (gin, lemonade, 7 Up and cucumber) is a popular drink choice and the food menu includes muffulettas, jambalaya, po-boys

and gumbo. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Napoleon’s Itch 734 Bourbon St., (504) 237-4144 GAY BAR

The elegant two-story building on the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann streets offers a comfortable, upscale LGBT-friendly atmosphere, top-shelf liquors and craft cocktails. The dog-friendly bar offers a variety of mojitos, martinis and margaritas and a long list of shot concoctions. Open daily. No food.

NOLA Restaurant

534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant; @NOLARestaurant RESTAURANT BAR

The newly renovated large bar area has TVs and plenty of seating. The food menu is rustic Louisiana fare and is heavy on local ingredients. The signature NOLA lemonade (limon rum, raspberry shrub and lemon juice) and Ode to Miki (Hendrick’s gin, cucumber juice, jalapeno juice, lime juice and simple syrup) are popular drink selections. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Old Absinthe House 240 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0113; www.ruebourbon.com/ old-absinthe-house.com BAR

Sample the once-forbidden “green fairy” with a traditional sugar cube pour or the signature Absinthe House Frappe — first mixed in 1874 — at this historic pub that has been a staple of the Vieux Carre for 200 years. Sazeracs, Ramos gin fizzes and other classic cocktails are prepared the old-fashioned way. Bar fare includes jambalaya and cheese fries, and is available beginning at noon. Open daily. Food available.

One Eyed Jacks

615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net; @oejnola MUSIC CLUB

The club features a wide variety of live music, burlesque performances, comedy events, DJ dance

nights and a popular ‘80s night on Thursday. Vixens and Vinyl is every Wednesday night. The bar serves classic cocktails, cheap Miller High Life and PBR shot specials. Open daily. No food.

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com WINE BAR

Live piano music, a courtyard fountain and lush accommodations in a historic 1800s building make this a place to relax. There are 65 wines and Champagnes by the glass and hundreds of wines by the bottle, as well as classic cocktails including Sazeracs and Pimm’s Cups. The food menu includes pork chops with crawfish sausage, Gulf fish, steak and lobster. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight daily.

800 Bourbon St., (504) 593-9491; www.ozneworleans.com; @OzNiteClub GAY BAR

This gay dance club hosts events ranging from karaoke and drag shows to comedy, strip contests and a Boylesque show. DJs provide dance music. There’s also free Wi-Fi, but who needs it? Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Pat O’Brien’s Bar

718 St. Peters St., (504) 525-4823; www.patobriens.com; @PatOBriensBar BAR

There’s a barroom for every taste here: a standup bar at the entrance, a piano bar and a large courtyard bar with a postcard-worthy flaming fountain. Servers in green tuxedo jackets lend an Old New Orleans air, and potent tropical drinks such as the signature Hurricane and Cyclone come in logoed glasses customers can take home. A menu of local and American dishes is available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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Dave Lindsley mixes a drink at The Columns Hotel’s Victorian Lounge Uptown.

General Manager Patrick van Hoorebeek, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor with a campaign slogan “More Wine, Less Crime,” operates the elegant wine bar in the Hotel Mazarin. The wine bar offers a long list of vintages available by glass and bottle, as well as original cocktails. Cheese and charcuterie plates are available. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

RF’s Martini Bar & Restaurant 301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972; www.rfsnola.com; @RichardFiskes MARTINI BAR

This French Quarter oasis is known for serving a wide selection of martinis while getting locals grooving to nightly live music. Relax in one of two courtyards or slip into a private booth for

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Italian cuisine is offered along with several freshly made daiquiris and inventive original cocktails such as the namesake Saint Cecilia, a mix of green-tea vodka, lemon, St-Germain and soda. Full restaurant menu. Open Thu.-Mon. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Saints and Sinners

511 Bourbon St., (504) 522-5100; @RazzooNOLA The Phunky Monkeys perform Sunday through Thursday, and other nights feature karaoke, DJs and more. There’s a high-energy dance floor, a patio with a flaming fountain and three-for-one beer and cocktail specials during happy hour. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 2 p.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Red Fish Grill’s Oyster Bar

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com; @RedFishGrill RESTAURANT BAR

The triad of cold beer, raw oysters and Saints football is a winning combination on Sunday afternoons, when Dixie drafts are $3, specialty cocktails are $6 and barbecued oysters are buy six, get six free 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Original drinks in the casual, coastal-themed spot include the Honeysuckle mule (Cathead vodka, pressed lime and ginger sugarcane syrup). Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Ryan’s Irish Pub 241 Decatur St., (504) 523-3500 BAR

With its open-air feeling in a quaint pub space, Ryan’s somehow seems to remain off the beaten path, quiet and calm, amid busy Decatur Street. It’s a go-to spot for locals looking for quality draft beer and $5 car bombs and for sports fans seeking games outside the Louisiana State University-New Orleans Saints spheres, particularly NHL hockey. Open daily. No food.

Saint Cecelia

91 French Market Place, (504) 522-5851; www. stcecilianola.com RESTAURANT BAR

This bright and bustling newcomer hosting meandering tourists and knowing locals alike. Hearty

627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307: www. saintsandsinnersnola.com: @SandSNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

When the kitchen closes at 9 p.m., this bordellochic bar and restaurant turns into a nightclub complete with bottle service, go-go dancers and a DJ. Popular cocktails include the Saint (made from clear liquors like vodka and gin) and the Sinner (made from dark liquors including bourbon and amaretto), both served in souvenir glasses. Boiled crawfish are served in season. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Scores New Orleans 416 Bourbon St., (504) 525-0999; www.scoresnola.com; @scoresmansion GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

Housed in a former mansion, Scores has an elegant bar with carved wood molding, chandeliers and a pressed-tin bar front. Exotic dancers and a DJ provide entertainment. You can reserve the balcony over Bourbon Street, and there’s also a billiards room. Champagne and wine are popular drinks. Open daily. No food.

Sing Sing

418 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2201 BAR

Bar patrons become the stars on karaoke nights Sunday through Thursday. There’s also sports on TV, video poker and a DJ. Open daily. No food.

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095: ww.sobounola.com; @SoBouNola CRAFT COCKTAILS

The bar is known for craft cocktails. Burlesque brunch is every Sunday, and the third Thursday of the month features a literary roundtable with

a cocktail inspired by the book of the month. Creole cuisine inspired by Louisiana and Caribbean street food is available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Stilettos

325 Bourbon St., (504) 309-3376; www.stilettosnola.com; @stilettosnola GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

There are dancers on the mezzanine balcony and in private VIP rooms. A DJ provides music. Open daily. No food.

The Swamp

516 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9400; www.bourbonswamp.com; @BourbonSwamp BAR

A mechanical “Swamp Thang” bull gator draws patrons to the bamboo-lined courtyard for a ride, but there’s also a main bar inside and an upstairs bar with a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Happy hour features three-forone beers and triple-shot cocktails. DJs spin music most nights. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-8 p.m. daily.

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com; @sylvainnola RESTAURANT BAR

The gastropub occupies a cozy nook near Jackson Square and serves takes on classic drinks like the Moscow mule and original cocktails. Take a seat in the romantic courtyard and order gourmet pub food like the popular Chick-Syl-Vain sandwich. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com; @tableauNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

Dickie Brennan’s Creole restaurant on the corner of Jackson Square has bars on two floors, a wraparound balcony and a courtyard. The drink menu includes classic cocktails such as French 75s and Negronis and originals such as the Black Creek Summer, combining honeysuckle vodka, black tea, blackberries and lemon. Happy

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date night. The bar menu has po-boys, sliders and classic Cajun fare. Happy hour features $3 margaritas. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Temptations

327 Bourbon St., (504) 525-4470; www.temptationsnola.com; @temptationsnola GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

The converted antebellum townhouse has multiple floors with pole dancing, private VIP rooms and a billiard hall. DJs provide music. Open daily. No food.

The Tequila House 419 Bourbon St., (504) 568-0446; www.facebook.com/ thetequilahouse BAR

The dog-friendly bar has more than 100 tequilas and mixes them into a variety of drinks including the popular Fantasma Rita: ghost pepper-infused Ghost tequila, Bittermen’s hopped grapefruit bitters, sour mix, cucumber and lemon. Wicked Southern Barbecue provides tacos, nachos, sandwiches and plates like The Biggety (four meats, four sides). Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Tiki Tolteca

301 N. Peters St., (504) 288-8226; www.tikitolteca.com; @TikiTolteca CRAFT COCKTAILS

The tiki culture is evident at this bar upstairs from Felipe’s Taqueria. Mai tais, the quintessential tiki drink, and hurricanes are $5 from opening to 7 p.m. Some of its signature drinks are potent, tropical and large enough to split. One quirky “snack” includes a trio of boozesoaked, massive gummy bears. Food is available from Felipe’s downstairs. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Tropical Isle bars

Little Tropical Isle, 435 Bourbon St., (504) 525-1689; Tropical Isle Original, 600 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1702; Tropical Isle’s Bayou Club, 610 Bourbon St., (504) 529-1702; Tropical Isle Bourbon, 721 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4109; www.tropicalisle.com MUSIC CLUB

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Quarter bars focuses on potent specialty drinks such as the Hand Grenade (in a souvenir green grenade long-neck cup), the Horny Gator, Shark Attack and Bushwacker. The clubs have live music daily, mostly rock and trop-rock. The Bayou Club is decorated in a Cajun theme and features live Cajun and zydeco music. Tropical Isle Bourbon has a wrap-around balcony overlooking Bourbon Street, and Little Tropical Isle has a courtyard. Open daily. Bar snacks available. Happy hour varies by location.

Tujague’s Restaurant 823 Decatur St., 504-5258676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

The grasshopper, a classic cocktail combining green and white cremes de menthe, creme de cocoa, heavy cream and brandy, is a popular choice, and there are new takes on classics such as the bourbon flaming, a mix of Henry McKenna bourbon, lemon, apricot brandy and ginger ale. The restaurant, founded in 1856, offers traditional New Orleans cuisine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Upper Quarter 1000 Bienville St., (504) 523-4111

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There are beer and shot specials all day, and the dog-friendly bar has a long list of Louisiana rums. Pudding shots are served when the Black and Gold score a touchdown, there’s free food and drink specials on game days. Open daily. No food.

Vive!

Hotel le Marais, 717 Conti St., (504) 525-2300; www.hotellemarais.com/ nightlife HOTEL BAR

Modern decor and lively LED lighting draw in people looking for a specialty cocktail (poire violette, bubbly Vive, hurricane a la Vive) and a place to unwind. The lounge opens onto a courtyard with a pool. There’s a Star Wars marathon the fourth of every month, and on Wednesdays, patrons

wearing high heels receive drink discounts based on the height of their heels. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

» LAKEVIEW The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar

7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com; @thebluecrabnola RESTAURANT BAR

With views of Lake Pontchartrain and West End Marina, this seafood restaurant offers a relaxed, family-friendly environment and plentiful outdoor seating. Its bar has an array of signature cocktails, including the popular Blue Crab Collins, a take on the traditional Tom Collins. A downstairs bar opens from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar

7400 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 304-4125; www. brisbisrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

Few things can top sitting on a deck, drink in hand, and watching the sun set over Lake Pontchartrain. Brisbi’s prime lakefront location offers this, along with a spacious bar inside, offering a range of beers, wines and specialty drinks such as West End Tea Party, Menage a Trois citrus vodka, Bayou Satsuma liqueur and fresh iced tea. Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fir.

El Gato Negro

300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; www.elgatonegronola.com RESTAURANT BAR

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Homedale Inn

618 Homedale St., (504) 488-5519; www.thehomedaleinn.com BAR

All New Orleans Saints, Louisiana State University Tigers and New Orleans Pelicans games are screened on multiple TVs at this classic beer joint

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Lots a Luck Lounge

203 Homedale St., (504) 483-0978; www.facebook.com/203homedale NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

There is minimal signage to direct a thirsty newcomer to this simple bar tucked into the edges of Lakeview and Mid-City. The bar features darts, video poker and pool. They offer bucket beer specials for New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University football games and have a covered smoking area and outdoor patio. Dogs welcome. Open daily. No food.

Sala Restaurant and Bar

124 Lake Marina Drive, (504) 513-2670; www.salanola.com

onto the sidewalk outside the beloved Banks Street Bar. The venue showcases an eclectic mix of local musicians and hosts live music every night — and there’s never a cover charge. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bayou Beer Garden

326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 302-9357; www.bayoubeergarden.com BEER PUB

This Mid-City hotspot has long been a likely spot to run into someone you know. As its name suggests, this joint offers an extensive list of brews along with standard bar fare including burgers and fries. It also shares an outdoor courtyard with the Bayou Wine Garden, and the businesses, though separate, share a common goal of showcasing a friendly environment in a neighborhood setting. Open daily. Food available.

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The new restaurant and lounge from the Riccobono family focuses on cocktails and wine paired with shareable small plates. Tuesday’s special is half-off bottles of wine with any small or large plate. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight Thu.

The Steak Knife Restaurant and Bar

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

Stop by the restaurant lounge for a drink before or after your meal. If it’s after, be sure to cap off your night with a brandy alexander freeze — a blended dessert drink of dark creme de cacao, brandy and ice cream. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

» MID-CITY/ TREME Banks Street Bar and Grill

4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www.banksstreetbarandgrill.com MUSIC CLUB

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Bayou Wine Garden 315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com; @bayouwinegarden WINE BAR

This rustic but elegant spot offers an extensive wine list and a creative cocktail menu, along with elevated appetizers, snacks, salads and entrees. It’s a great place for a date, to unwind with coworkers after a long day, or to reunite with friends and family. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com SPORTS BAR

The neighborhood bar is popular for watching sports, and there are specials on buckets of iced domestic beers during games by local teams (Tulane University, LSU and New Orleans Saints football and New Orleans Pelicans basketball). Many craft beers are available on draft. The Beach margarita combines Herradura or 1800 Silver tequila and Chambord. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

The Bulldog Mid City 5135 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-4191; www.draftfreak.com/ bulldog-midcity; @Bulldog_MidCity BEER PUB

This dog-friendly bar caters to beer enthusiasts, specializing in craft beers and imports. There are more than 100 bottled beers and 60 on tap, including Abita, NOLA, Parish and Tin Roof. The food menu includes seven kinds of burgers, nachos and “Amber fries” loaded with cheeses. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bullet’s Sports Bar

2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 948-4003 SPORTS BAR

The sports bar hosts Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers on Thursday, the Original Pinettes Brass Band Friday, a DJ on Wednesday and Saturday and rotating R&B bands on Sunday. The kitchen serves chicken, seafood, barbecue, jambalaya and more. Open daily. Food available.

Chickie Wah Wah

2828 Canal St., (504) 304-4714; www.chickiewahwah.com MUSIC CLUB

Off the beaten tourist path, Chickie Wah Wah is a top New Orleans music venue with a casual, down-home atmosphere that attracts locals of all ages and in-the-know visitors. Make some moves on the intimate dance floor or relax in the welcoming patio. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

DMac’s Bar & Grill

542 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 304-5757; www.dmacsbarandgrill. com; @dmacsBarNGrill NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This 24/7 spot is a favorite among service industry folks in the Mid-City area. There’s no cover but there is live music, a pool table, dartboard, sports on TV and video poker. Stop in for the regular Blues Monday and Americana Thursday. The kitchen is open 24 hours Friday and Saturday. Open 24 hours daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily. PAGE 46

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that’s old school enough (established 1937) to still sport a Jax Beer sign. The wooden deck has the rustic charm of a Louisiana fishing camp. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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Drifter Hotel Bar

3522 Tulane Avenue, (504) 605-4644; www.thedrifterhotel.com HOTEL BAR

The Tulane Avenue hotel has been remodeled with mid-century modern flair, and there’s a pool, courtyard and separate building for its bar and coffeeshop. The bar has bright tropical accents inside, and swimmers can grab outdoor seats at a long window that’s open to the bar. The Drifter hosts food trucks and events such as movie nights. Open daily. Happy hour 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

The Evangeline Lounge

4501 Toulouse St., (504) 482-1677; www.facebook. com/evangelinelounge NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The neighborhood hangout offers wine, beer and cocktails in a comfortable, having-abeer-at-a-friend’s-house setting that stays open until 3 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The bar provides free food for New Orleans Saints games with a noon kickoff and a pop-up kitchen for night games. Chips and popcorn are always available. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

411 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 288-8226; www.felipestaqueria.com; @felipesnola RESTAURANT BAR

See French Quarter section for bar description.

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080; www.finnmccools.com; @finnmccoolspub NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The Irish pub holds true to its roots by drawing sports fans with viewing parties for soccer matches and New Orleans Saints and LSU games. There’s a large selection of beer on draft, Guinness beer, hot or frozen Irish coffee and pub grub including fish and chips, burgers, wings and wraps. Open daily. Food available.

Holy Ground Irish Pub

3340 Canal St., (504) 8216828; @TheHolyGroundIrishPub BEER PUB

This Irish pub gets its name from a place in the town of Cobh, County Cork, on the southern coast of Ireland. It’s known for its Guinness pints, St. Patrick’s Day festivities and game day special menus. The bar offers an eclectic food menu Monday through Saturday. Open daily. Food available.

(504) 218-7888; www.liuzzasnola.com; @Liuzzas RESTAURANT BAR

Ground zero for pre- and post-Jazz Fest reveling, the Bayou St. John and Fairgrounds neighborhood spot offers a slice of bygone New Orleans with its frosty draft beers and menu of local favorites. Open Mon.-Sat. Food available.

Melt

2529 Banks St., (504) 821-0102; www.meltnola.com; @meltnola RESTAURANT BAR

Ikura-Sushi-Ramen 310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net RESTAURANT BAR

The Asian-inspired decor sets the stage for drinks with a Japanese bent, including Sapporo beer, a variety of sakes, Japanese plum wines and a menu of saketinis, as well as cocktails like the Tropical Zombie, a mix of Myers’si rum, orange and pineapple juices, cream of coconut and grated nutmeg. The menu includes teriyaki, tempura, sushi and sashimi. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Juan’s Flying Burrito 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-9950; www. juansflyingburrito.com; @JuansNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

See CBD/Warehouse District section for bar description.

Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge

1500 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 975-3955; www.kermitstrememotherinlawlounge.com MUSIC CLUB

Formerly Ernie K-Doe’s Mother-In-Law, the lively music-centric dive bar now bears the name of trumpeter and bandleader Kermit Ruffins, who often plays at the bar and parks his barbecue truck out front. He’s also on the bar’s ultra-green exterior, replacing K-Doe on a mural alongside Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Liuzza’s by the Track 1518 N. Lopez St.,

The restaurant has a cheery, contemporary ambience, with ample seating at the bar downstairs, the patio or on the rooftop. Saturday features a bottomless mimosa or bloody mary for $16. The food menu features gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, appetizers, soup and salads. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mick’s Irish Pub 4801 Bienville St., (504) 482-9113

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The Irish pub serves a changing weekly menu of items such as ribs, burgers, meat pies, Shepherd’s pie, potato salad and street corn. Popular drinks are beers on tap, Jameson and Jagermeister. There’s a pool table, darts and sports on TVs. Open daily. Food available.

Mid City Yacht Club 440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com; @Mcycnola SPORTS BAR

A popular spot for athletes, especially kickball and baseball players, the club offers an ample list of local beers and has upscale bar fare like “crawcheese” fries, mussels, burgers, fried duck legs and more. There’s a patio equipped with board games; inside you can play pool and darts. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour opening-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Pal’s Lounge

949 N. Rendon St., (504) 488-7257; @PalsLounge NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

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Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 Hagan Ave., (504) 482-3047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com; @ParkwayPoorboys NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The bar in the front serves everything from original Dixie Beer on draft to mango margaritas made with fresh mangoes and the Porch Swing: Deep Eddy grapefruit vodka and lemonade. There’s patio seating outside the restaurant, and the food menu includes po-boys, gumbo, gravy cheese fries and house-made desserts. Open Wed.Mon. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.7 p.m. Wed.-Mon.

Pearl Wine Bar

3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com; @PearlWineCo WINE BAR

Connected to the wine and spirits store, Pearl Wine Co., this bar serves a variety of wines (or pick up a bottle next door) and specialty cocktails. There’s live music on Thursday, and the food menu includes cheese and charcuterie plates, muffuletta sliders and more. Open Tue.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour all night Tue., 5 p.m.7 p.m. Wed.-Sat.

Ralph’s on the Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com RESTAURANT BAR

The graceful bar with bistro-style decor is a good place to unwind after work, conduct business over cocktails or take a date whose conversation you want to hear. The atmosphere is classy but laid-back, with views of City Park and cocktails like Death in the Oaks (a dueling mixture of Champagne, pomegran-

ate, cucumber, absinthe and cane sugar). The food menu includes dips, appetizers and sandwiches. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Revel Cafe and Bar

133 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-6122; www.revelcafeandbar.com CRAFT COCKTAILS

Bartender and historian Chris McMillian and his wife Laura opened the dog-friendly bar with a long menu of cocktails as well as small plates and sandwiches. The cocktail menu includes classics and originals such as New Orleans Is Drowning, made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac, a muddled sugar cube, Angostura bitters and a Campari rinse. There are a few tables outside. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Second Line Brewing 433 N. Bernadotte St., (504) 248-8979; www.secondlinebrewing.com BEER PUB

A welcome addition to the city’s booming craft brewing scene, Second Line opens its facility to the public five days a week. Special events such as a recent New Orleans street-name spelling contest combine with weekly fun such as Wednesday movie nights and Friday afternoon barbecue and seafood boils. Signature brews include Batture Blonde Ale and Route 47 Red IPA. Open Wed.-Sun. No food.

Shamrock Bar and Grill

4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938; www.shamrockparty.com; @ShamrockNOLA SPORTS BAR

This is where the players play. An open floor plan and large space allow for Shamrock’s adult playground of pool tables, old school arcade games and buzz-friendly options in between. There’s karaoke Tuesday and Sunday. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon St.,

(504) 304-0635; www.swirlnola.com; @swirlnola WINE BAR

Finish the work week at the dog-friendly bar with the Friday Free For All: tastings of four or five wines for free from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There’s free Wi-Fi, food trucks on Monday, and customers can order food at 1000 Figs next door and it will be delivered to the bar. Open Mon.-Sat. No food. Happy hour 4 pm.6 p.m. Saturday.

Toups Meatery

845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999; www.toupsmeatery.com; @toupsmeatery RESTAURANT BAR

The rustic decor and walls filled with photographs of chef/owner Isaac Toups’ family set a comfortable, casual tone for lingering over playful cocktails (available by the glass or pitcher) such as Coffee & Cigarettes, a mix of Japanese Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey and tobacco bitters or Toups’ Manhattan: Tabasco-infused bourbon, Carpano Antica vermouth, Angostura and orange bitters and a garnish of candied pork belly. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Treo

3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com; @treo_nola CRAFT COCKTAILS

Add a push pin to the map showing all the places patrons come from across the city and move on to the cocktail menu, which comprises a long list of classic and contemporary cocktails, wine and craft beers. There’s a rotating selection of small plates — and an art gallery upstairs. Open daily. Food available.

Twelve Mile Limit 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www.facebook.com/ twelve.mile.limit; @twelvemilelimit BAR

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versation, a round of air hockey or pinball, a jamming jukebox and cheap drinks (PBR tallboys are $2.50 on Thursdays). The signature Gingerita is a margarita that substitutes vodka for tequila, and the Alaskan Lowlife is a shot of Tullamore Dew and a Miller High Life. Food is available through rotating pop-ups.Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Vessel

3835 Iberville St., (504) 603-2775; www.vesselnola.com; @vesselNola RESTAURANT BAR

Set in a historic repurposed church, Vessel serves regionally inspired modern American cuisine, plus traditional, modern and forgotten cocktails. While dinner is its primary focus, the restaurant recently added a Sunday brunch menu. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close daily.

Wit’s Inn Bar & Pizza Kitchen

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com; @WitsInnNOLA NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The Mid-City staple offers drink specials on weekdays. Popular drinks include Monsoons, Bahama Mamas and Long Island Iced Teas. Snag a $5 10-inch pizza on Thursday and watch a game on one of the 19 TVs, play board games or video poker, or jam with the jukebox. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. daily.

» NEW ORLEANS EAST Royal Brewery New Orleans

7366 Townsend Place, Building B, (504) 415-8444; www.royalbrewerynola.com; @royal_brewery BEER PUB

This New Orleans East

microbrewery offers five craft beers, including the Culicidae Ale, an American pale ale fermented with British ale yeast with a light to medium body and a dry finish, and a house made ginger ale. Tap room open Thu.-Sun..

» RIVERBEND/ CARROLLTON/ UNIVERSITY AREA Ale on Oak

8124 Oak St., (504) 3246558; www.aleonoak.com; @AleonOak BEER PUB

Monday is Flight Night, featuring four different beers for $8. There’s a large outdoor patio at the dog-friendly pub, which specializes in draft beer but also turns out contemporary cocktails like a cucumber Collins. The food menu includes wings, poutine fries with cheddar curds and beer gravy, fried pickles and sandwiches. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Thu., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

Batture

632 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 592-7771; www.facebook.com/ thebatture RESTAURANT BAR

This two-story traditional seafood restaurant has seating on its balcony overlooking the streetcar line. Specialty drinks include the Cajun Nooner, combining Svedka Clementine Vodka, satsuma liqueur and sweet tea, and the Street Car, with Calypso spiced rum, satsuma liqueur and lemon. Happy hour is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Boot Bar and Grill

1039 Broadway St., (504) 866-9008; www.thebootnola.com; @thebootnola COLLEGE BAR

By day, The Boot is a casual spot for a cold pitcher of beer and snacks. By night, it’s packed with partying college students. Broadway Pizza serves pizza, burgers, salads and wraps. Open daily. Food available.

Bourree

1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; www.bourreenola.com; @BourreeNola DAIQUIRI BAR

Nathanial Zimet combined two local favorites — wings and frozen daiquiris — at this counter service eatery. The daiquiris focus on local fruits and ingredients like Old New Orleans Rum. There’s even a gin-and-tonic daiquiri. In addition to wings, there are meat pies, pork crackling and spicy boiled peanuts. Open Wed.-Mon. Food available.

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 8617615; www.brunostavern. com; @brunostavern COLLEGE BAR

A steady crowd of college kids and chill after-work professionals gather at this long-standing institution for gimmicks-free good times. There are a pool table and dart board for the quasi-athletically inclined, and a menu of burgers, specialty fries, sandwiches and salads. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Carrollton Station 8140 Willow St., (504)

865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com

Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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The Carrollton-area favorite keeps neighbors coming back with its frosted schooners filled with a fleet of beers on tap, a large back patio, nightly beer specials and weekly events like a long-running Wednesday night open-mic comedy show and Thursday night trivia. Open daily. Food available.

Chais Delachaise

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com WINE BAR

A sister establishment to the longtime St. Charles Avenue wine bar, Chais Delachaise takes a similar approach to wine and gourmet small plates. There are many wines available by the glass as well as a menu of original cocktails. The Froze is frozen rose, creme de peche and lemon. CoolHand Luke is made with gin, cucumber, lime and ginger. There are daily $5 glasses of wine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. daily, 10 a.m.-noon Fri.-Sat.

Cooter Brown’s Tavern

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com; @cooterbrowns504 BEER PUB

Cooter Brown’s has long been known for its extensive beer list (400, 82 of them on tap) and serving brews very chilled. There’s outdoor seating or stay inside and play darts, pool or video poker. Oysters, po-boys, burgers and pub food are available. Open daily. Food available.

DTB

8201 Oak St., Suite 1, (504) 518-6889; www.dbtnola.com CRAFT COCKTAILS

The new kid on the hip Oak Street stretch, DTB (Down the Bayou) evokes a rustic Cajun charm amid Uptown refinement, with seating along a corrugated-tin bar topped with white quartz. Cocktail director Lu Brow designs original drinks such as Dude’s Delight: vodka, coffee liqueur, Luxardo Sambuca, whole milk and cold coffee. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

La Casita Taqueria

8400 Oak St., (504) 8269913; www.eatlacasita.com; @LaCasitaNola RESTAURANT BAR

The Mexican restaurant serves specialty margaritas by the glass or pitcher, mojitos, sangria and beer. The Oak Street Art Market sets up at La Casita Tuesday (6 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.), and margaritas are twofor-one from 7 p.m. until closing on Wednesday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.7 p.m. daily, 10 p.m.-closing Tue. and Fri.-Sat.

Madigan’s

800 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9455 NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Jazz & Heritage Festival posters from the 1970s and later line the walls throughout this neighborhood bar. There’s free red beans and rice on Monday night, and drink specials start at 10 p.m. nightly. Drink menu favorites

include the bloody mary, spicy strawberry margarita and Moscow mule. Beef for burgers is ground fresh in house, and there are wings, salmon and hamburger steak available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Maple Leaf Bar

8316 Oak St., (504) 8956763; www.mapleleafbar. com; @MapleLeafNOLA MUSIC CLUB

Open since 1974, the Maple Leaf stages live funk, rock, jazz and jam band shows every night, including a standing date with Rebirth Brass Band on Tuesdays. Sundays feature the longest continuously running poetry reading series in the country. Open daily. No food.

Redd’s Uptilly Tavern

7601 Maple St., (504) 3011605; www.facebook.com/ reddsuptillytavern NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The neighborhood bar hosts a pub quiz, has free wifi, darts, pool, sports on TV and video poker. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Rock ’n’ Bowl

3016 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com, @rock_n_bowl MUSIC CLUB

The bowling alley hosts live music Wednesday through Saturday, including Thursday night’s long-running zydeco showcase. Open Mon.-Sat.. Food available.

Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge

7612 Oak St., (504) 8612802; www.snakeand-

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The dog-friendly dive bar is a favorite late-night haunt for people who just don’t want the party to end (it doesn’t open until 7 p.m.). Tucked in an Uptown residential area, the bar is decked in Christmas lights year around and the Santa statue sports a New Orleans Saints jersey. Beers and shots are popular choices, and happy hour features $2.50 well drinks and $2 beer. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 7 p.m.10 p.m. daily.

TJ Quills

7600 Maple St., (504) 861-7931; www.tjquills.com COLLEGE BAR

This Riverbend bar draws a college crowd and has a pool table, sports on television, DJs spinning music and more. Open Tue.-Sat. No food.

Ye Olde College Inn Restaurant & Bar

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933.com; @collegeinn RESTAURANT BAR

With its local high school football hall of fame (with plaques, photos and memorabilia), Ye Olde College Inn is a local institution. The restaurant takes a contemporary farm-to-table approach to Southern and New Orleans dishes. The bar’s spin on classics include the Olde Fashioned. Mint for mojitos comes from its neighboring garden. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

» UPTOWN 14 Parishes

1638 Clio St., (504) 6054453; www.14parishes. com; @14ParishesNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

This casual Jamaican restaurant features colorful artwork and a laidback, rustic vibe. There’s a live band or DJ on Wednesday and karaoke every Thursday. Featured drinks include the Bobsled and rum punch. The last Monday of every month is speed-dating night. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri.

45 Tchoup

4529 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-9066; www.45tchoup.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

There’s always sports on TV at this neighborhood bar, and food trucks park outside several nights a week. Beer and a shot is a favorite combo, and there are about 60 beer choices and $6 glasses of wine. Walls in the women’s restroom are decorated with prom pictures. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Aline Street Beer Garden 1515 Aline St., (504) 891-5774 BEER PUB

A dog-friendly German-style beer hall with long communal tables gathering patrons under alluring courtyard lighting, Aline has become a favorite place for social drinkers and beer enthusiasts. Weekly specials include $6 flights on Wednesdays and service-industry specials on Mondays. There’s German food and rotating pop-ups every night. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Amici Ristorante and Bar 3218 Magazine St. (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola.com RESTAURANT BAR

The Italian restaurant has a pressed-tin ceiling, exposed brick walls and a bar backed by stacks of wine bottles. There are more than 30 beers and an Italian-inspired cocktail list. The Pimm di Italiano is a Pimm’s Cup with fresh cucumber, mint, Aperol and Pimm’s. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Arana Taqueria y Cantina

3242 Magazine St., (504) 894-1233; www.facebook.com/ arananola; @arananola RESTAURANT BAR

This casual but sleek Mexican restaurant, which focuses on cuisine of the Yucatan, has a wide selection of mezcals and tequila, as well as red and white sangria. During the restaurant’s happy hour, drinks and tacos are available for half price. Arana

also offers bottomless margaritas on Saturday until 5 p.m. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Avenue Pub

1732 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-9243; www.theavenupub.com; @AvenuePubNOLA BEER PUB

This casual tavern specializes in craft beer and also offers a long list of bourbon, rye and whiskey. Beer events include release parties by regional breweries, limited-edition beer tastings and more. Boucherie’s Nathanial Zimet created the food menu, which features Cajun Croque Monsieur, made with tasso and olive salad and more. Open 24 hours daily. Food available.

Bar Frances

4525 Freret St., (504) 371-5043; www.barfrances.com WINE BAR

The wine list and food menu have plenty of French accents at this casual wine bistro. The wine list is heavy on European wines, and there are roughly 15 available by the glass as well as tasting flights. The Calvados Old Fashioned includes walnut liqueur and Angostura bitters. The menu has creative small plates, salads and entrees. Outdoor seating is available on a raised terrace overlooking Freret Street. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Barrel Proof

1201 Magazine St., (504) 299-1888; www.barrelproofnola.com; @BarrelProofNola NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

With an impressive selection of American, Irish and Japanese whiskeys, single-malt Scotches, locally and internationally brewed beer, wine and other distinctive spirits, the dimly lit Barrel Proof is a good place to unwind after a long day or to hang out until the wee hours. Barrel Proof Kitchen serves food Wednesday through Saturday and there’s pop-ups Sunday through Tuesday. Open daily. Food available.

Baru Bistro and Tapas

3700 Magazine St., (504)

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The Pontchartrain Hotel’s more casual ground floor tavern features live piano at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Once a stop for Frank Sinatra and Truman Capote, the bar reportedly is where the Saints football franchise was born in 1966. There are extensive whiskey and beer lists and contemporary bar fare. Open daily. Food available.

Baru offers signature cocktails and small plates, including fried oysters and skirt steak skewers. The bar serves mojitos, pisco sours and a Paloma made with mezcal, grapefruit, agave and basil. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Basin Seafood & Spirits 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com RESTAURANT BAR

This restaurant focuses on rustic seafood dishes, and items such as crab and crawfish beignets appear on the bar’s happy hour menu, which also features $4 local craft beers and $5 cocktails and glasses of wine. Specialty cocktails include the Orchard St. Night Train, with rum and limoncello, and the Good Life, with gin, basil, lemon, grapefruit and bitters. Oysters are 50 cents from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bayou Bar

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-

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Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com CRAFT COCKTAILS

The mid-century modern-styled interior sets an elegant atmosphere for sipping cocktails such as an Aperol spritzer or one of 20 wines served by the glass. The menu includes small plates, salads, cheeses, meats and oysters. Open Mon.-Sat. Food available.

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 8911516; www.draftfreak.com/ bulldog; @Bulldog_Uptown BEER PUB

See Mid-City section for bar description.

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com; @casaborrega RESTAURANT BAR

The colorful folk art-inspired decor can make one forget the building formerly was a 19th-century Greek Revival home. There’s a good selection of tequilas and mezcals, and a popular drink is the Iris, ginger, cucumber and tequila. There’s a full menu of Mexican dishes. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Cavan

3607 Magazine St., (504) 509-7655; www.cavanola.com; @cavanola CRAFT COCKTAILS

This vintage chic Uptown sibling of Sylvain and Meauxbar offers discounted daiquiris, Sazeracs, martinis and other drinks during weekday happy hour, along with bar snacks including oyster cocktail, hushpuppies and french fries. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Charlie’s Steak House

4510 Dryades St., (504) 8959323; www.charliessteakhousenola.com RESTAURANT BAR

The brandy alexander freeze is a popular drink at The Steak Knife.

Originally opened in 1932, Charlie’s Steak House has stuck to a no-frills policy (for years there was not even a menu). After Hurricane Katrina, the bar transitioned from its beginnings as a bourbon drinker’s spot to one known for cocktails and a wide selection of wines. The menu includes steaks and sides. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Circle Bar

1032 St. Charles Ave., (504) 588-2616; www.circlebarneworleans.com MUSIC CLUB

Located on the bottom floor of a haunted-looking dollhouse that houses it, Circle Bar on Lee Circle offers nightly rock ’n’ roll, punk, DJ-powered dance parties, singer-songwriters and a few booths for people-watching or gawking at streetcars from inside the intimate dive. Bands (and the crowd) squeeze into the stage-less floor space in front PAGE 53

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The Club Ms. Mae’s 4336 Magazine St., (504) 218-8035 DIVE BAR

It feels like happy hour 24/7 at this go-to spot for cheap drinks, bar games and to convene with fellow sports fans. Whether you are going for an after-work highball, a pregame event or a nightcap, this bar is usually packed with a diverse crowd of characters. Open 24 hours daily. No food

Columns Hotel Victorian Lounge

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com HOTEL BAR

Located on the first floor of a 19th-century mansion-turned-hotel in the Garden District, the bar draws a variety of patrons who like to sip classic cocktails such as mint juleps, Ramos gin fizzes and Sazeracs while listening to live music or watching the street scene on St. Charles Avenue. The restaurant serves Cajun and Creole cuisine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Coquette

2800 Magazine St., (504) 265-0421; www.coquettenola.com RESTAURANT BAR

Wine, beer, craft cocktails and half-bottles of Champagne are featured on the drink list at this Garden District restaurant. Specialties include a version of the Pimm’s Cup and a Grand Marnier tasting flight. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Courtyard Brewery

1020 Erato St.; www.courtyard-brewing.com; @CourtyardBrew BEER PUB

The nanobrewery and taproom are housed in a converted warehouse loading zone and have an industrial look. The venue attracts a casual crowd. The newly added Unit B, a small taproom expansion, is used for art installations, private events and dinners. The beer selection includes house-made Baby IPA, Just Enough to Aggravate a Bear, a Belgian dark strong ale and Old Sleepyhead, a wheat wine. Food trucks visit nearly every night. Open daily. No food.

Cure

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357; www.curenola.com; @cureNOLA CRAFT COCKTAILS

Cure and its lauded mixologists pioneered New Orleans’ craft cocktail movement. Try a signature mixed drink, such as the fig, black pepper and ginger-infused Irish Fig Thing or the Take Scores, a gin martini made with South African vermouth and genepi flower. Dress is upscale chic. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun.

Del Fuego Taqueria

4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com; @delfuegotacos RESTAURANT BAR

The taqueria stocks more than 100 tequilas and mezcals, and uses them in a menu of margaritas, along with fresh juices and a house-made orangecello

triple sec. There’s seating on decks in front and back. Happy hour features $6 house margaritas, Juan Dalys (tequila, lemonade and iced tea) and sangria, plus beer and salsa specials. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com WINE BAR

This narrow railroad car of a bar has plenty of seating at the long bar, at banquettes and in a small fenced-in courtyard overlooking St. Charles Avenue. The drink menu offers many wines by the glass as well as a curated list of imported beers, and the kitchen serves cheese plates and an upscale bistro menu with duck fat fries, lamb burgers and more. There are $5 glasses of wine every day. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar

5535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-8500; www.dosjefes.com CIGAR BAR

With live jazz every night and premium cigars, plus a full range of drinks, this is a spot for those with refined yet festive taste. Dos Jefes has an open-air patio, and the Taceaux Loceaux food truck visits Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Down the Hatch

1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www. downthehatchnola.com; @DTHNewOrleans RESTAURANT BAR

This bar and grill is known for its expansive menu with seafood, Mediterranean and house specialties. A full bar features draft beers on tap and buy-one-get-one-free drink specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

all that fun with its waffle cheese fries. Open daily. Food available.

Emeril’s Delmonico

RESTAURANT BAR

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www. emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-delmonico; @DelmonicoNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

The upscale bar menu features $5 small plates and patrons can order from the restaurant’s full menu of Creole cuisine. There’s live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The barrel-aged Vieux Carre cocktail is made with Bulleit rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Evangeline Two

1753 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-4500 NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The lounge draws regulars who hang out at the long bar or shoot pool (it’s free) and enjoy cheap drinks and cold beer. The bar is open until 3 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, but the only sustenance is chips. Open daily. Bar snacks available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

F&M Patio Bar

4841 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 895-6784; www.fandmpatiobar.com BAR

It’s hard to say what’s more of a rite of passage for Uptown’s tucked-inshirt set: dancing on F&M’s pool tables, or soaking up

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

6215 S. Miro St., (504) 288-8226; www.felipestaqueria.com; @felipesnola See French Quarter section for bar description.

The Flying Pig

4920 Prytania St., (504) 644-2982; www.theflyingpigcafe.com RESTAURANT BAR

The whimsical new restaurant serves Southern-centric fare with nods to Caribbean, Latin and Asian cuisine. Drink specials include the Kat Pour (a glass of wine filled to the brim) and the Pigtini. Happy hour includes free bacon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Open Tue.Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

Garden District Pub 1916 Magazine St., (504) 267-3392; www.gardendistrictpub1916.com BEER PUB

The neighborhood pub offers a rotation of craft beers to go with its menu of local brews from Abita, Bayou Teche, NOLA Brewing and Tin Roof. There are domestic brews and imports from Belgium, England, Holland, Ireland and Mexico. The bar is dog friendly and offers drink specials during New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University football games. Open daily. Bar snacks available. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. Mon.Fri. & midnight-close daily.

Gasa Gasa

4920 Freret St., (504) 304-7110; www.gasagasa.com; @GasaGasaNOLA MUSIC CLUB

A colorfully lit, intimately sized stage hosts touring indie rock, hip-hop and alternative artists and a diverse cross section of New Orleans music scenes. The big back patio and back bar are ideal spots for mingling and snacking on food truck fare between sets. Happy hour begins at noon and ends when doors for that night’s show open. Open Tue.-Sun. No food.

The Half Moon

1125 St. Mary St., (504) 522-0599; www.halfmoongrillnola.com; @halfmoonnola NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The longtime Uptown bar offers plenty of hangout spots, from courtyard and sidewalk options to inside tables with window views for people watching. There also are dart boards and a pool table. Favorite drink orders are beer and shots, including the Galaxy Shot, Captain Morgan’s spiced rum with a dash of lemon-lime soda and orange juice. The bar’s kitchen will reopen soon, offering pizza, burgers and wings. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Henry’s Uptown Bar 5101 Magazine St., (504) 324-8140; www.henrysbaruptown.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This beloved family-owned New Orleans watering hole first opened in 1900 and has been visited by its share of famous people, including Lee Harvey Oswald. On weekend game days, beer

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of a defunct fireplace and a long bar. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

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Hot Tin Bar

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3231452; www.hottinbar.com HOTEL BAR

The rooftop bar has a spacious lounge modeled after a 1940s artist’s loft and a terrace offering a panoramic view of the river and downtown. The bar serves Champagne and cocktails, such as the Skyliner, combining honeysuckle vodka, Campari, lime, grapefruit and sugar. There’s a DJ on Monday nights. Open daily. No food.

Juan’s Flying Burrito

2018 Magazine St., (504) 569-0000; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito.com; @JuansNOLA RESTAURANT BAR

See CBD/Warehouse District section for bar description.

Kenton’s

5757 Magazine St., (504) 891-1177; www.kentonsrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

The restaurant is inspired by bourbon country and named for the founder of a town where whiskey was first shipped out of Kentucky. There’s a deep list of bourbons, Tennessee whiskies and imported whiskies and an assortment of draft beer and wines. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun.

The Kingpin

1307 Lyons St., (504) 8912373; @KingpinNola NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

On an otherwise quiet and narrow strip off Prytania Street, The Kingpin stays busy with dart games, New Orleans Saints fans and beer drinkers who crowd in to see the Elvis shrine and hear tunes on the jukebox. The bar also hosts chef-driven popups and food trucks. Open daily. Happy hour 3:30 p.m.9 p.m. daily.

Lula Restaurant Distillery

1532 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-7624; www.lulanola.com; @eatdrinkLULA RESTAURANT BAR

At this spacious restaurant and micro-distillery, the owners offer a creative menu of house-made spirits, including vodka, gin and rum.

One highlight is the all-youcan-drink vodka bar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekends. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com; @MahonysPoBoys RESTAURANT BAR

This sandwich shop is known for its menu of creative poboys, and its fully stocked bar serves beers from Abita, Great Raft, Tin Roof and NOLA Brewing. Happy hour features $2 Abita Amber, $3 Cupcake wines and half-off appetizers. There are TVs for sports viewing and some outdoor seating on Magazine Street. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mayfair Lounge

1505 Amelia St., (504) 8959163; www.facebook.com/ themayfairloungenola BAR

The ambience at this Mardi Gras-themed bar is laid-back and fun-loving, and the drinks are cheap and potent. There’s a pool table, outdoor seating and video poker, and the $4 Budweiser mini-pitcher is popular as are Jameson and Fireball shots. Open daily. Bar snacks available.

Milan Lounge

1312 Milan St., (504) 8951836; www.1312milan.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

It’s a neighborhood bar with a strong bent toward sports, with favored teams the Chicago Cubs (this team’s paraphernalia is a large part of the decor), Louisiana State University Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. Patrons must be buzzed in, but once inside they’ll find cheap drinks, with Miller High Life, Schlitz, regional brews and Jameson shots common orders. Open daily. No food.

Monkey Hill Bar

6100 Magazine St., (504) 899-4800; @monkeyhillbar CRAFT COCKTAILS

A gathering spot for the wellheeled and good-looking set, this living room-style lounge is known for a creative martini menu that has a distinctive dessert flavor, including the Bananas Fosteri, Cupcake-tini and Smores-tini. There’s also beer, wine and Scotch. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

NOLA Brewing Co.

3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 896-9996; www.nolabrewing.com; @NOLABrewing BEER PUB

The 24 taps at NOLA Brewing’s tap room offer its flagship beers and an array of specialty beers, and you can sip them outside, in the main barroom or on the upstairs balcony. Free brewery tours and tastings are available 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, and free tours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There’s a full menu of barbecue and sides from McClure’s Barbecue. Open daily. Food available.

Phillips Restaurant and Bar

733 Cherokee St., (504) 8651155; www.phillipsbar.com; @phillipsbar RESTAURANT BAR

Open since the Great Depression, Phillips serves elevated bar food and pizzas along with beer, wine and classic cocktails. There’s a large courtyard, pool tables and specialty nights including trivia on Tuesday, filet night on Wednesday and taco night on Thursday. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri.

The Quisby

1225 St. Charles Ave., (504) 208-4881; www.thequisby.com BAR

The new Lower Garden District hostel touts a social and casual atmosphere and a fully stocked bar. Passion fruit hurricanes are house-made, and Zapp’s and ramen are available for hungry patrons. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 7 p.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Red Dog Diner

3122 Magazine St., (504) 9343333; www.reddogdiner.com RESTAURANT BAR

There’s a back alley bar and a covered patio where customers can eat and sip on wine by the glass or bottle, as well as cocktails including the Ohld Fashound, basil Hayden infused with tart cherries, dried oranges and bitters. The food menu includes pastas, sandwiches, salads and entrees. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar and Grill 4501 Eve St., (504) 8265605; www.facebook.com/ RendonInn

SPORTS BAR

The dog-friendly bar has a pool table, dart board and a patio equipped with TVs screening sports daily from Sunday Ticket. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner specials daily and boiled seafood when in season on Fridays and Saturdays. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Roberts’ Bar

3125 Calhoun St., (504) 208-7696 NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Roberts’ Bar was established in 1933 — one day after Prohibition was repealed. Today Jager bombs are a popular drink and patrons entertain themselves by playing pool and video poker. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

ROOT

1800 Magazine St., second floor, (504) 309-7800; www.rootnola.com; @RootNOLA CRAFT COCKTAILS

The cozy upstairs restaurant features dark leather furniture, wooden walls and lounge seating. Fall cocktails are inspired by the staff’s favorite music albums, such as Blood on the Tracks (Bob Dylan) made with Scotch, Drambuie, Averna and orange. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Saffron NOLA

4128 Magazine St. (504) 3232626; www.saffronnola.com RESTAURANT BAR

The Vilkhu family entices guests with an array of Indian dishes that can be paired with a number of red, white, rose and sparkling wines. Or sample an amusing assortment of original cocktails such as the Lord of the East Indies, which mixes Batavia arrack (fermentation from sugarcane and red rice first popularized in the 17th century), lime, falernum and Pedro Ximenez sherry. Open Tue.Sun. Full restaurant menu.

St. Joe’s Bar

5535 Magazine St., (504) 899-3744; www.stjoesbar.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

This saintly spot is known for its religious iconography, such as crosses given to the owners over the years that hang from the ceiling and on the walls. Peruse the selection of beer, bourbon and Irish whiskey before shooting pool, or head to the paper lantern-adorned back patio

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The Squirt Gun Bar at Turkey and the Wolf

739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428; www.instagram.com/turkeyandthewolf/ BAR

When the restaurant is closed, The Squirt Gun bar opens from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday and Monday. The bar serves specialty cocktails, beer and shot combos, cocktails made with Pedialyte and coconut water and squirt guns full of whiskey and tequila. Occasionally there are food trucks, pop-ups and special events such as a spelling bee. Open Sun.Mon. Food available.

Superior Bar & Grill

3636 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-4200; www.neworleanssuperiorgrill.com RESTAURANT BAR

The bar at this Mexican restaurant overlooking St. Charles Avenue has seating and some tables for dining, but it’s a high-energy gathering spot for young adults during happy hour as well as Cinco de Mayo and Mardi Gras. The bar has a wide selection of tequilas and margarita options. The menu includes fajitas, shrimp brochetas, Tex Mex queso and more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Thu.Tue., 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wed.

Toups South

1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 304-2147; www.toupssouth.com; @ToupsSouth RESTAURANT BAR

Located inside the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, the restaurant features a bar built in 1851 that seats 10 and features a Spanish-style cloud mural, an absinthe fountain and an imperial shaker. Cocktails include the Toups Julep, a mix of whiskey, house-made sweet tea honey syrup, fresh mint and persimmon bitters. Southern cooking fills the food menu. Open Wed.Mon. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon. and Wed., 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Wed.

Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar

2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com; @TraceysNola BAR

Occupying a tree-shaded corner spot, Tracey’s large doors and windows always seem to be open. Tracey’s has all the grit of an Irish Channel dive with the gleam of an upscale Uptown spot. A favorite for New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University games, holiday parties and Tuesday night trivia. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. PAGE 57

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with one of the bar’s signature blueberry mojitos. Food pop-ups sell food on weekends. Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-7 p.m.

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La Poire vodka, lime juice and sparkling wine. Happy hour has half price drink specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

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The brewery and tap room serves craft beers like Holy Roller IPA and Charming Wit. There are sports on TV, pool, trivia night on Tuesdays and free Wi-Fi. The brewery also hosts food trucks. Open daily. Food available.

Wayfare

4510 Freret St., (504) 309-0069; www.wayfarenola.com; @WayfareNola RESTAURANT BAR

The bar typically offers a cocktail with a pork (bacon or pork belly)-infused spirit, but there’s plenty of vegetarian drinks from which to choose. There’s a wide selection of craft beers from across the U.S., from Brooklyn Brewery and New Belgium Brewing Company to local brewers Abita, Second Line and Wayward Owl. The cocktail menu includes the Pear 75, combining Grey Goose

JEFFERSON PARISH [ EAST BANK ] » HARAHAN/ JEFFERSON Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-3948; www.therivershacktavern.us RESTAURANT BAR

The neighborhood tavern is known for its collection of kitschy ashtrays and menu of creative tavern fare. There is live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There are sports on TV, video poker, picnic tables outdoors and a menu of burgers, seafood, po-boys and salads. Open daily. Food available.

Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 729-4442;

www.shimmyshack.net RESTAURANT BAR

The first thing one notices on approaching the bar at Shimmy Shack is a set of unusual bar stools with bases that look like different people’s standing legs. The drinks, however, are no joke, with bloody marys and margaritas the bestsellers, along with a wide variety of wines. The food menu includes New Orleans dishes and daily specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

» METAIRIE Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com; @cafebmetairie RESTAURANT BAR

A refined yet warm dining room with Louisiana artwork decorating the walls, Cafe B serves an eclectic menu with many Louisiana favorites. Signature cocktails include the Bing Cherry Old Fashioned and the Pear-fect martini. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Capri Blue at Andrea’s Restaurant 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

The bar offers a wide range of wines by the glass, Champagnes, grappas, single-malt Scotches and craft cocktails. There’s live music Friday and Saturday nights, and Italian small plates are available. Open daily. Food available.

Casablanca Restaurant

3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com RESTAURANT BAR

Bright colors and murals painted on the walls set the mood for a visit to Morocco, and the drinks menu follows suit with Middle Eastern takes on classics including the Moroccan mule, Marrakesh martini and Moroccan mint julep. There’s a full menu of Moroccan and Middle Eastern fare. Open Sun.-Thu. Full restaurant

menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Cello’s

3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 456-5596; www.cellosrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

Cold beer, stiff cocktails and music are winning combinations at House of Blues in the French Quarter.

Happy hour features $2 domestic longnecks and $1 off wine and liquor. Customers can enjoy free WiFi, sports on TV and video poker. There are two daily hot plate specials, such as paneed chicken breast with mac and cheese on Wednesday, and a deli menu of sandwiches and salads. Open Mon.-Fri. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

image of the player’s shot on famous golf courses. There also are zombie and demolition golf games. Beer is the usual drink, but the strawberry basil lemonade also is popular. Pub food is available. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 pm.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Flagstick

The Harbor Bar & Grill

Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-5577; www.theflagstickgolf.com; @Theflagsticknola SPORTS BAR

The family-friendly Flagstick is like a large-scale virtual golf playground with a bar and pub food. Large screens provide a stroke-by-stroke high-def

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 835-6111; www. theharborbarandgrill.com; @theharborbng RESTAURANT BAR

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Hurricane’s Sports Bar and Grill

1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-0050 SPORTS BAR

The neighborhood spot for casual meet-ups, game-day camaraderie and live music (Thursday through Saturday) serves pizza, burgers, gyros and wings. There are darts, pool and video poker. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour noon-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Joe’s Caddy Corner Bar & Grill

4532 S. I-10 Service Road W, Metairie, (504) 885-1164 SPORTS BAR

The neighborhood hangout’s staples are cold beer, watching sports and playing darts, pool or video poker. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, and patrons come in for Monday steak nights and other food. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Lager’s International Ale House

3501 Veteran Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com BEER PUB

There are 75 taps offering American craft beers, international selections and seasonal brews as well as a full bar for the non-hop crowd. The family-friendly restaurant offers patio dining and dishes that range from burgers and grilled chicken salad to Tex-Mex egg rolls and Ahi tuna wraps. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Lamplighter Lounge

908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 832-9909 BAR

The 24-hour cash-only bar caters to an eclectic crowd, including day drinkers, service industry workers, neighborhood residents and others looking for a cheap drink. There’s a pool table, chess board, darts and a menu of burgers, smoked meats and more. Open 24 hours daily. Food available.

Martine’s Lounge

2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-8637 NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Cold beer and craft cocktails are the draw at this neigh-

borhood bar with vintage decor. There also are dart boards, a pool table and video poker. The bar has fresh takes on classics, such as the Dagger Old Fashioned and Jasmine 75. Snacks are complimentary. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 1 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

The Max Lounge

2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-1677 MUSIC CLUB

There’s live music Wednesday through Sunday, lobster dinner on Thursdays and Dungeness crab dinner on Mondays. Happy hour daily features 2 for 1 drinks from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The music venue also has darts, video poker and sports on TV. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 6 a.m.6 p.m. daily.

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 898-9446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

The Bucktown institution with a nautical theme has served as a place to drink, play pool and darts, sing karaoke (Fridays at 9 p.m.), eat and socialize for 25 years. Screwdrivers are the most popular drink, sports broadcasts are common and there’s a menu of burgers, fries, steaks, breakfast and more. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., all day Sunday.

Mugz’s Bar

1406 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-9121 BAR

There’s free popcorn, pool, darts, video poker and sports on TV at this Metairie bar. Open Mon.-Sat. No food. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Oscar’s Lounge & Restaurant

2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-9540; www.oscarsoldmetairie.com NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

Framed photos of movie legend Marilyn Monroe grace the walls at this low-key lounge, where pool tables, darts, martinis and burgers share the bill with a wide wood bar and large liquor selection. Tuesday and Wednesday are steak nights. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Shenanigan’s Kitchen and Cocktails 4612 Quincy St., Metairie,

(504) 605-3299; www.shenanigans504.com BAR

The bar has live music on Fridays and DJs on the weekends. Wednesday features half-priced wine and martinis for Ladies’ Night. The kitchen serves food late. There’s 13 beers on tap, darts, a pool table and high-definition TVs and a projector for viewing sports. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11 a.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Sportsbeat Pub & Cafe 3330 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 838-9563 SPORTS BAR

Sports are the main attraction here, with NFL football and major league baseball games playing on the TV. The kitchen offers daily specials (filets, lobster, rib-eyes, red beans and rice), appetizers and salads. There is an array of tequilas and lots of cold beer. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11 a.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Tarpon Joe’s

2205 David Drive, Metairie, (504) 645-5500; www.tarponjoes.com RESTAURANT BAR

The dog-friendly neighborhood joint serves a wide selection of beer and frozen shots along with a food menu of house-made sloppy Joes, smoked pulled pork, burgers, pizza, seafood and salads. There’s darts, pool, video poker and sports on TV. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., all night Tue.

The Twist of Lime

2820 Lime St., Metairie, (504) 455-7775; www.facebook.com; thetwistoflime MUSIC CLUB

There’s live rock music Friday and Saturday and sports watching parties. The bar also has 10 dart boards and two pool tables. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

4436 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, (504) 273-1233; www.walkons.com SPORTS BAR

See CBD/Warehouse District for bar description

JEFFERSON PARISH [ WEST BANK ] Boomers at Boomtown Casino

4132 Peters Road, Harvey,

(504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com; @BoomtownNOLA MUSIC CLUB

There’s a dance club with live music on Friday and Saturday at the Boomtown Casino. The bar serves beer and classic cocktails, and food options include the buffet, Vietnamese cuisine, steak and seafood, and a deli. Open Fri.-Sat. Food available.

Daiquiri Paradise

1545 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, (504) 323-2111; www.daiquiriparadise.com DAIQUIRI BAR

About two dozen flavors of frozen daiquiris are always available, and up to a dozen seasonal creations. Traditional drinks also are available. The bar has pool tables and sports on TV, and daiquiris are available by the gallon. The Chalmette location has a drive-through. Open daily. No food.

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net RESTAURANT BAR

Patrons at the small bar at Gattuso’s often spill into the main dining room to listen to live music, play trivia or visit with regulars at the restaurant. There are long tables with umbrellas for dining on the front patio, and there are a few more tables on the porch. It’s a frequent stop for cyclists with LED-decorated bikes participating in Friday night social rides. The food menu ranges from po-boys and gumbo to filet mignon and spaghetti. Open Mon.Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Rivershack Gretna

714 First St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; www.facebook.com/rivershackgretna RESTAURANT BAR

Weekend brunch includes bottomless mimosas and two tacos for $5, and Thursday features two-for-one margaritas. The Huey P Iced Tea is SKYY peach vodka with sweet tea and lemon, and the 1st Street Shine mixes blackberry moonshine with fresh lime and Sprite. The food menu has burgers, seafood dishes, salads and more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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Friends share cocktails and a good time at 14 Parishes a block off St. Charles Avenue.

The main barroom has cushy seating and pole dancing on a raised stage. A DJ provides music. Open daily. No food.

NORTHSHORE Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com; @abitabrewpub BEER PUB

Situated in a rustic, renovated building overlooking picturesque hiking trails in Abita Springs, this destination offers tours and craft beer. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

Abita Brewing Taproom

166 Barbee Road, Covington, (985) 893-3143; www.abita.com/visit; @TheAbitaBeer BEER PUB

There are 30 Abita beers offered on tap in the visitor center taproom and courtyard. They include flagship beers as well as seasonal offerings, limited edition series and pilot brews. There are trivia games every Thursday and regular food truck nights, as well as release parties for new beers. Open daily. No food.

The Barley Oak

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 7277420; www.thebarleyoakcom BEER PUB

This “Old World draught house” and dog-friendly bar offers inside and balcony seating with views of Lake Pontchartrain. There are more than 150 beers from across the world, including a wide selection on tap. There are also lots of Louisiana brews, bottled selections and seasonal beers. The menu features Cajun and German sausage platters, burgers and sandwiches including a Reuben and a bratwurst dog. Open daily. Food available.

Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0899; www.covingtonlataproom.com BEER PUB

With more than 30 beers on tap and 60 available via bottle, this neighborhood pub offers live music Thursday through Saturday. The inviting courtyard also is a great place to chow down on a burger. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Covington Brewhouse Tasting Room

226 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 893-2884; www.covingtonbrewhouse.com; @CovingtonBrew BEER PUB

The brewery serves its flagship and specialty brews on tap. Get free red beans and rice and $2 pints from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Free tours of the brewery start at 11 a.m. Saturday. On weekends, food trucks serve cuisine ranging from barbecue to Greek food. The tasting room features sports on

TV, darts and live music. Open Thu.-Sun. No food.

Nathan’s Restaurant

36440 Old Bayou Liberty Road, Slidell, (985) 6430443; www.nathansrestaurant.net RESTAURANT BAR

Customers may feel like they’re walking into someone’s home, and the long list of Creole classics on the food menu will strengthen that feeling. There’s outdoor seating overlooking Bayou Bonfouca, and drink recommendations include watermelon martinis and lemon chillers. Open Tue.Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0500; www. palmettosrestaurant.com RESTAURANT BAR

The restaurant serves upscale contemporary Louisiana cuisine in a classy, comfortable setting. In good weather, guests can take a seat on a large deck overlooking Bayou Bonfouca while sipping a Bayou Cajun bloody mary,

basil-cucumber lemonade cocktail or craft beers on tap. There’s a jazz brunch on Sunday. Open Tue.Sun. Full restaurant menu.

Southside Cafe

3154 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-6133; www.southsidecafe.net; @southsidecafe1 RESTAURANT BAR

The bright green and blue building foretells the lighthearted ambience within. Draft beer is the favored drink here, but bar patrons also come for strong cocktails like the frozen Bushwhacker. Brunch is served all day Sunday, and it’s also happy hour all day. The menu is South Louisiana fare with seafood, steaks, po-boys, salads and bar appetizers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., 3 p.m. to close Wed., 11 a.m.9 p.m. Sun.

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

69796 Stirling Blvd., Covington, (985) 900-2234; www.walk-ons.com SPORTS BAR

See CBD/Warehouse District section for bar listing.

OUTSKIRTS Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www.brewsters.strikingly.com; @ brewstersRL RESTAURANT BAR

A fixture in Chalmette for 25 years, Brewster’s has an active darts league and daily drink specials that average $2 to $3 per drink. A signature drink is the Boom-a-lache: a 32-ounce souvenir cup filled with fruit juices and four shots of light rum, dark rum and 151 rum with cherries on top. The menu of American dishes includes burgers, chicken dishes, steak, salads and appetizers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-close Sun.

Daiquiri Paradise

201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 2778388; www.daiquiriparadise.com DAIQUIRI BAR

See Jefferson Parish West Bank listing for bar description.

Daq Shaq

6601 W. Judge Perez

Drive, Arabi, (504) 3736424; www.daqshaqnola.com; @daqshaqnola DAIQUIRI BAR

The Daq Shaq looks like a residence, but inside customers will find sports watching parties, a dart board and pool table, video poker and lots of frozen daiquiris. There’s a drive-through window for orders on the go, and two-for-one specials from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Open daily. No food.

MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 6444992; memesbarandgrille.com RESTAURANT BAR

A natural stone bar and white tablecloth dining area provide an upscale setting for dining and drinking cocktails such as the signature MeMetini, lemon drop martini and premium bottled or draft domestic beers. The food menu includes steaks, seafood, pasta and more. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

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Cherries jubilee UPTOWN COFFEE HUB CHERRY ESPRESSO BAR (4877 Laurel St.,

504-875-3699; www.cherryespresso.com) is adding a second location in the Lower Garden District. The new coffeeshop will open on the ground floor of the luxury apartment building The Julian at 1581 Magazine St., according to a post on social media by Cherry’s proprietor, Lauren Fink.

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe in Uptown BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund IN 1989, when Michael Le opened his first cafe in the Central Business District, his son was 1 year old. Over the next 28 years, Le and his wife Michelle opened more than 10 restaurants, seafood markets and cafes across the New Orleans area, from Metairie to Belle Chasse and Chalmette. Le’s son now helps run the couple’s newest endeavor, and it’s a full-time family affair at their sunny Vietnamese cafe, which occupies the space left vacant by Il Posto Italian Cafe. In recent years, the couple has gravitated to menus and concepts that reflect their Vietnamese roots, and that’s the case here, where a small selection of Southern breakfast staples, such as barbecue shrimp with grits and breakfast poboys, are offered among an array of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Fillings like lemon grass pork, chicken, beef and fried seafood are folded into banh mi and steamed buns. Five-spice barbecued pork belly with warm flavors of ginger and star anise is part of a traditional banh mi topped with sliced pork, pate, pickled carrots, cucumber spears, cilantro and slivers of jalapeno. Craggy-edged fried oysters burst with flavor in steamed buns slathered with a tangy remoulade, crunchy red cabbage coleslaw and thick jalapeno wedges. Loosely wrapped spring rolls are packed with matchstick strips of carrot, daikon radishes, cucumbers, vermicelli and crunchy lettuce leaves and served with a soupy and flavorful peanut sauce. Earthy minced pork and carrots fill golden-fried egg rolls, which soak up just enough cooling, vinegary nuoc cham sauce while still staying crispy.

WHERE

4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola

The kitchen often sticks to the hallmark of Vietnamese cooking with dishes comprising a few fresh ingredients. A simple green salad recently was delightfully fresh and had the pleasant surprise of frilly shiso leaves peeking out between the green layers. A vermicelli bowl topped with lemon grass chicken was another example of the fresh and bright flavors for which the Southeast Asian cuisine is known. Here, the bowl of chewy noodles serves as the canvas for a bouquet of fresh herbs and pickled vegetables including basil, mint, lettuce, carrots, daikon and cucumbers. The slightly sweet and warm juices from the chicken sink into the noodles while fried shallots and peanuts add crunch to a satisfying dish. There’s not much beyond the standards, and it would be interesting to see what other Vietnamese recipes the owners might have up their sleeves.

WHEN

HOW MUCH

breakfast, lunch, dinner daily

inexpensive

WHAT WORKS

fried oyster bao, five-spice pork belly, vermicelli bowls

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe serves Vietnamese favorites, pastries and some Southern dishes. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

For something sweet, one could look to breakfast, when there are doughy glazed cinnamon rolls and other fresh-baked pastries. Or dessert could come in liquid form. An icy, sweet matcha tea has warm tapioca bubbles and is almost ice cream-like in consistency. The intermittent whir of a blender blares over a hodgepodge of diners including families convening over large steaming bowls of pho and college students hunched over croissants and laptops. It’s all part of the cafe’s casual appeal and inviting ambience. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

menu doesn’t reach far beyond familiar dishes

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casual Uptown cafe serves traditional Vietnamese dishes

Fink opened her third-wave coffeeshop inside a renovated firehouse on Laurel Street in spring 2016, and it offers specialty coffees, chai and a breakfast menu. Fink launched a specialty coffee stand inside Stein’s Market & Deli in 2013 and garnered a reputation as one of the city’s most well-known baristas. The new cafe is expected to open in 2018. — HELEN FREUND

Dining for a cause THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK , and on each day, a different

restaurant or group of restaurants will donate a portion of proceeds to the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter (www.nowcs.org) when diners identify the promotion. Visit www.nowcs.org/hhaw for details. Participating restaurants are Dat Dog (www.datdog.com) locations Nov. 14, Ruby Slipper Cafe (www.therubyslippercafe.net) locations Nov. 15, Fogo de Chao (JW Marriott, 614 Canal St., 504412-8900; www.fogodechao.com) Nov. 16, Chipotle Mexican Grill (3600 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-454-5911; www.chipotle.com) Nov. 17 and New Orleans Food Coop (New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 504-264-5579; www.nolafood.coop) Nov. 18. — WILL COVIELLO PAGE 64

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Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts opened Curio in the French Quarter in September. P H OTO B Y HELEN FREUND

Going to a go-go CREOLE CUISINE RESTAURANT CONCEPTS (www.creolecuisine.com)

Now Delivering!

will open a massive restaurant and bar in the Warehouse District later this month in the space formerly occupied by Warehouse Grille at 869 Magazine St. Flamingo A-Go-Go will have wall fountains and a 7,000-square-foot patio that will have tables under a pergola and an Army flatbed truck. The casual restaurant and bar concept is the latest project from the group’s expanding portfolio of restaurants. It opened The Mason Jar (4517 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie) in October, Curio (301 Royal St.) in the French Quarter in September and revamped Tommy’s Wine Bar into NOSH (752 Tchoupitoulas St.) in April. The group also

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runs The Bombay Club, Broussard’s, Kingfish, Cafe Maspero and many other restaurants in the French Quarter and elsewhere. Creole Cuisine CEO Marv Ammari says Flamingo will be “a place where folks can feel like they can meet, away from the commotion — a gathering place and place for social get-togethers.” There will be seating for roughly 250 people inside, with 7,000 square-feet of dining space and room for another 200 people on the patio. A two-and-a-half ton truck will be parked in the center of the patio will have a table on its flatbed that will seat 14 to 16 people. The restaurant’s casual food concept will be geared toward small plates and shared plates, Ammari says. The menu will include burgers, snacks and Gulf fish, among other items. The bar will have 45 taps and also serve wine and batch cocktails. The owners say they hope to have the restaurant and bar open by Nov. 21. — HELEN FREUND

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2016 Dr. Hermann Riesling Mosel, Germany Retail $17

GERMANY’S RIESLING GRAPE can produce sweet and dry

wines, and the varietal‘s high acidity helps balance the fruit’s natural sweetness. Other hallmarks are riesling’s intense aromas, low alcohol and versatility in pairing with foods. Many of the best rieslings come from vineyards on steep, south-facing hills along Germany’s Mosel River. Dr. Hermann’s family has made wine in the Mosel region for centuries and established its own estate 50 years ago in Urzig. The Hermann vineyards span 18 acres, much of it on steep slopes. Although Mosel has a cool climate, the slopes provide good exposure to the sun, and a long growing season helps develop the grapes’ intense flavors. The grapes are hand-sorted and gently pressed. A long fermentation process (six to 12 weeks) takes place in steel tanks while the wine matures on the lees with no oxygen contact. In the glass, it offers aromas of herbs, Meyer lemon, minerals and hints of saffron and ginger. On the palate, taste peach, tangerine, apple, lime and high acidity. Drink it with Asian cuisines, seafood and spicy foods. Buy it at: Elio’s Wine Warehouse. Drink it at: Galatoire’s Restaurant and Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse.

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Andrew Lohfeld DISTILLER ANDREW LOHFELD started

brewing beer and sake in his dorm room at the University of Pennsylvania. He later moved to New York, where he worked at Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn. In 2016, Lohfeld and college friend Patrick Hernandez opened a small rum distillery, Roulaison Distilling Co. (www.roulaison. com), on South Broad Avenue. Lohfeld spoke with Gambit about Roulaison rum and pot-distilling.

How does pot-distilling differ from other distillation processes? LOHFELD: There are many different styles of rum out there. With rum you can add flavoring and coloring and different essences, and you don’t have to be specific about how it’s distilled. A lot of rums out there today are basically just vodka made from sugarcane. I wanted to do the opposite of that. Pot-distilling is definitely a different style. We use the term “pre-industrial” a lot, and a lot of people call it “colonial.” Basically, right around the mid-1800s is where a lot of technological advancement happened. There are three key rum styles right now — Spanish, English and French — and right around the middle of the 1800s was when those started to diverge. How molasses was processed improved; how stills were manufactured and designed changed. Also, it was the time when they really discovered what yeast was. Before, we (had been) fermenting for 10,000 years, but nobody really knew how. We do modern principles but archaic practice. So we do a lot of things how they were done originally, but with the idea of what’s done now. We use better grade molasses than is typically used in the commodity market. Our fermentation times range from seven to 10 days, which aligns more with beers and wine, whereas most rum fermentations are 24 to 48 hours — super quick. The yeast they use to make it that quick is engineered to go as quickly as possible and to tolerate as much alcohol as possible. We use a beer and wine yeast;

we use two different ones that we blend together after distillation. The modern yeast today — pretty much across all distilled spirits — is pretty generic, almost like baking yeast. If you look at the beer or wine side of things, there are something like 200 different types of yeast that will give you different nuances for flavor profiles. We went that angle. We do an alembic style or pot style of distillation, and it’s basically the most traditional style. In essence, it’s a pot where we’re boiling the liquid and then capturing the steam. We do a first run where we take 90 gallons and split it between four (stills) and run it once. When it comes off it’s a lower proof, and it’s still a little hazy and needs to be refined. We take those four and then put them in the last still and then it’s super clear and goes from a much lower alcohol percentage to a higher, more concentrated product. Those wine and beer hangovers that you might get — ideally, we’re separating out those compounds. The oldest style is a little bit limiting. We can’t really tweak or control things; we just have to monitor the process. Another thing that was important to us is there’s nothing added: no colors, no flavors. A lot of people will chill filter or carbon filter. We don’t do that. Our final product is bottled at about 44 percent

(alcohol) and if you go below that, it will start to haze up naturally. That way we can keep the clarity but also keep the flavor.

How would you describe the flavor profile of Roulaison rum?

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L: I think it’s fun because it’s kind of a fusion of Jamaican (style) rum and Martinique (style). It’s got some of those bigger tropical fruit and baking spice notes, but also some of that smoky, earthy grassiness as well. We mostly do the one; we also have an overproof version, and we are coming out with a few aged ones as well. We’ve been around for about a year, so the oldest one we’ll have will be aged for around a year.

What cocktails would you recommend making with this? L: It’s meant to hold up to anything you throw at it. It works well with big flavors like passion fruit and pineapple, but it also does really well in a Hemingway daiquiri — grapefruit juice is one of my favorites with it. Cucumber and lemon or even just tonic and rum work well too. It’s a lot softer and luscious on the palate than your average white rum. — HELEN FREUND

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Propeller Pop 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday Propeller, 4035 Washington Ave., (504) 322-3282 www.gopropeller.org The event features food from chefs and pop-ups including La Monita, Midnight Noodle, Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ, Hole Mole, TooPops and others. There are drinks from Urban South Brewery, Broad Street Cider & Ale, Bizou Wines and Roulaison Distilling Co. The patron party is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes food by chef Martha Wiggins of Sylvain. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at the door; patron party tickets are $100.

Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday JW Marriott, 614 Canal St., (504) 525-6500 www.facc-gc.com The French American Chamber of Commerce hosts a celebration of the release of the 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau. There’s food from Tour des Fromages, Boucherie, Breads on Oak, Cafe Degas, Lakeview Burgers & Seafood, Maurice French Pastries and others. Beverages include wine and spirits. The Yat Pack performs. Tickets $85 in advance, $75 for French American Chamber members, $100 at the door.

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Brazilian Bash 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Second Line Brewing, 433 N. Bernadotte St., (504) 248-8979 www.secondlinebrewing.com The event features Brazilian food, music and more, and a portion of proceeds benefit the Favela Brass Music School in Rio de Janeiro. Dona Nola, Miss Farofa and Saporito Sweets offer food. There’s music by Amigos do Samba and a performance by Capoeira New Orleans, a samba dance class and kids’ activities.

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Cochon

Cosimo’s

FIVE POT PIES

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123 www.cochonrestaurant.com Similar to a pot pie, braised rabbit is topped with dumplings.

1201 Burgundy St., (504) 522-9715 On Wednesdays, the bar serves a traditional chicken pot pie.

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Turkey and the Wolf

Palace Cafe 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661 www.palacecafe.com A potato pot pie includes pulled pork debris, mashed potatoes, sweet onion gravy, spinach and cheddar cheese.

444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 680-7000 www.trenasse.com A Louisiana crawfish pot pie features creamy pepper Jack cheese and crawfish filling in a house-made pie crust. 739 Jackson Ave., (504) 218-7428 www.turkeyandthewolf.com A fried pot pie is made with slow-cooked chicken and tarragon buttermilk.

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TUESDAY 14 21st Amendment — Prohibition All-Stars, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, 6:30; Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 10 Banks Street Bar — Ricky T & the Robots, 9 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters Quartet, 8 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Chip Wilson, 5:30; Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Mule, 8; Jamey St. Pierre, 10 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6; Gull, Gardener, Whom Do You Work For, Dolce, Shuvuuia, 9:30 Columns Hotel — John Rankin & Friends, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Roots of a Rebellion, Storm and Drive, Nice Dog, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Allie Porter, Jazmarae, Felion, 9 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard “Piano” Scott, noon The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Mag’s 940 — All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, 9 Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Tori Amos, 7:30 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 One Eyed Jacks — Cults, She-Devils, Hideout, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Will Smith, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Queenie’s — Jackson Square All-Stars, 6:30 Ray’s — Bobby Love & Friends, 7 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Vincent Marini, 4; Lucas Davenport, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Latin Night, 7 SideBar — Johnny Vidacovich & Doug Garrison’s Drum Jungle, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Dave Geare, 3; Geovane Santos, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

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WEDNESDAY 15 Art Klub — Nakatani Gong Orchestra, 8 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Bianca Love, 5; Key Sound, 8; MainLine, 11 Bourbon O Bar — Shynola Jazz Band, 8 Cafe Negril — Maid of Orleans, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The George French Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — NOCCA music students (Puerto Rico hurricane relief benefit), 7 Gasa Gasa — Gull, Gardener, Black Robin, 9 Generations Hall — Playing It Back feat. Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., The Phunky Monkeys, Armando Leduc y Salsa Royal (Hurricane Harvey relief benefit), 6 House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Glen David Andrews, 8 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman, Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Will Smith, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 1; Matt Galloway, 9 Republic New Orleans — Break Science, 9 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — David Bach, 4; Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Boogie Men, 8 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5:30 The Sandbar at UNO — James Evans, 7 Santos Bar — Bell Witch, Primitive Man, 10

SideBar — Phil DeGruy & His Multiple Personalities, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Bart Ramsey, 3; Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 2; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5; Schatzy, 8

THURSDAY 16 Aloft New Orleans Downtown — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 5:30 Bamboula’s — Kala Chandra, 3; Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 6:30; Bon Bon Vivant, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Bats in the Belfry with DJs Mange and Emily Anne (goth night), 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Ruby & the Rogues, 5; Andre Lovett, 8; Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys, 11 Bourbon O Bar — The Luneta Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Andre Bohren, 5; Tom McDermott & Friends, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Casa Borrega — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 7 Castle Theatre — Linda Wright, Reggie Smith, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; John “Papa” Gros Band, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie, 7; Pope, Furnsss, Joy Again, Lawn, 9:30 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jason Bishop’s American Jam, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Loren Pickford Quartet, 9:30 Fuhrmann Auditorium — Rocky Mountain High Christmas feat. Ted Vigil (John Denver tribute), 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-A-Holics, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11 The Maison — The Good for Nothin’ Band, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson, 7 New Orleans Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight feat. Benny Grunch and the Bunch, 6 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Quintron & Miss Pussycat, 6 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Johnnie B Sanders & Ms. Iretta, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 8 Pour House Saloon — Dave Ferrato, 8:30 Rare Form — Voodoo Wagon, 5 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Monty Banks, 5 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, 8:30 Siberia — Eastern Bloc Party feat. Panorama Brass Band, 9 SideBar — Dayna Kurtz & Friends, 8:30 PAGE 70

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Adonis Rose & NOJO Jam, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Davis Rogan, 3; Tom Witek Band, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Sarah McCoy, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Mia Borders, 8 Treo — The St. Claude Serenaders, 6:30 Vaughan’s Lounge — Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 10 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Sam Kuslan, 5

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21st Amendment — Juju Child Blues Band, 9:30 The AllWays Lounge & Theater — Rewind: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 Aloft New Orleans Downtown — Blonde Roses, 5:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Gentilly Stompers, 5:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Samantha Pearl, 8:30 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers’ Funk Box, 7; Stooges Brass Band, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Resident Aliens, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — Vic Papa Band, 3; River Rats, 5; Hyperphlyy, 9; Armando Leduc Salsa y Royale, midnight Bourbon O Bar — The Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Davis Rogan, 6; Marina Orchestra, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass≈Band, 6 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Paul Sanchez, Sean Kelly, Danielle Howle, 8 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Classy Country Combo, 6; Strange Ranger, Girlfriend Island, 10 Court 13 Arts — Fundragers feat. Catching Feelings, DJ Abbadabba, 10:30 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 6; Ike Stubblefield Trio feat. June Yamagishi, Jermal Watson, 10 Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall — Indian Blue feat. Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone, Papa Mali, 6:30 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Antonio!, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social (Latin dance party), 10 Gasa Gasa — Public, Synthetic Ghosts, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — DJs Nice Rack and Pr_ck, 11 The Historic New Orleans Collection — Concerts in the Courtyard feat. Javier Olondo, AsheSon, 6 House of Blues — The Maine, Dreamers, Night Riots, 7 House of Blues (The Parish) — Pierce Fulton, NVDES, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Chris Zeunges,

4; Ricardo Pascal’s New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 Jefferson Performing Arts Center — Ronnie Lamarque, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Original Criminals, 10 Oak — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Kristin Diable, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Lost Bayou Ramblers, Mike Dillon Band, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 5 & 6; The Preservation Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 2; Justin Donovan, 6 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6; James Martin Band, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Phunky Monkeys, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Siberia — Girl Friday Party with MC Sweet Tea, 10 SideBar — Lynn Drury, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Southport Deck Room — Angel Vivaldi, Scale the Summit, Andy James, Stepping Sideways, The Arbitrary, 6:30 Southport Hall — Contraflow, 8:30 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Monty Banks, 3; Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gipsy Jazz, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Terra Bella — Four Unplugged, 5:30 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5:30; Doro Wat Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — Hiss Golden Messenger, 9 Twist of Lime — Black Laurel, The Chandeleurs, Alpha Rhythm in the Mercy Circus, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Mark Monistere, 5

SATURDAY 18 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 9:30 Abita Springs Town Hall — Last Chance Bluegrass Band, Pat and Benita Murphy, Choupique Cajun Band, John Zarsky & the Trad Stars, 7 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 2:30; Johnny Mastro, 7; City of Trees Brass Band, 11:30 Bar Mon Cher — Barbarella Blue, 8:30 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet feat. Ike Stubblefield, 10 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Marigny Street Brass, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5; Crooked Vines, 9; Quattrosonic, midnight Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Odd Fellows Rest, 6; The Royal Rounders, 9

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THERE’S SOMETHING INCREDIBLY GRATIFYING about M.C. Taylor’s late-blooming success as Hiss Golden Messenger. The first time I heard • Nov. 17 his recent output, I randomly flashed back to another country-ish band, The Court & Spark, • 9 p.m. Friday whose songs felt as comfortable as a favorite • Tipitina’s, pair of blue jeans and whose vocals draped like an arm around your shoulder. It turns out Taylor 501 Napoleon Ave., is that voice — he and Scott Hirsch, along (504) 895-8477; with a supporting cast of ever-patient players, www.tipitinas.com were The Court & Spark. They were based in San Francisco then, and the overall affect of definitive release Bless You (2001) is decidedly West Coast, an extinguishing dip in the Pacific rather than a blinding Atlantic rebirth. Similarly and differently, there’s no confusing the Carolinian origins of this sequel. Everything from the guitars to Taylor’s singing — once a baritone ringer for Richard Buckner, now more often an idiosyncratic crossbreed of Van Morrison and Bob Dylan — is pitched higher, and it all feels more lively, reunion tunes instead of a departure score. The new Hallelujah Anyhow (Merge) plays like sides three and four to 2016 stomper Heart Like a Levee, on which everything appealing about Taylor’s music locked into place. It’s hard to make a band or a record sound this easy, and he’s now done both twice. Tickets $15. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Creole String Beans, Thousand Dollar Car, 8 Circle Bar — Filth, Asukubus, Three-Brained Robot, Corey Cruse, 10 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 7; Hot 8 Brass Band, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Betty Shirley Band, 10 Gasa Gasa — Jacob Banks, Vera Blue, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pink Room Project, 11 House of Blues — DMX, 9; Bamboleo (Latin club night), midnight Howlin’ Wolf Den — The JAG, Maggie Belle Band, Bantam Foxes, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Tom Hook, 5; Mario Abney, 8 Joy Theater — TroyBoi, Slumberjack, 10 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Sonic Bloom, 10 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — The Key Sound, 4 Oak — Jon Roniger, 9 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30

Old Point Bar — 1 Percent Nation, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — The Darts, Escobar, Baby Bats, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Duke Heitger & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Ashlin Parker & Trumpet Mafia, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Will Dickerson Band, 1; Justin Donovan, 6; Steve Mignano, 10 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Lucas Davenport, 6; Hyperphlyy, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Siberia — Vile Bodies, Softie, 10 SideBar — Albey Balgochian, Marcello Benetti, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Rene Marie & Experiment in Truth, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 PAGE 72

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Tipitina’s — Bonerama (album release), Darcy Malone & the Tangle, 9 Twist of Lime — Southern Brutality, Misled, Distartica, Dead Centered, 10 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Sam Kuslan, 5

SUNDAY 19 21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 8 Bamboula’s — Catie Rogers, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Ruth Marie’s Jazz Band, 7; Mignano, 10 Bourbon O Bar — G & the New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Nattie’s Songwriter Circle, 4; Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, Benny Amon, 7 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; John Lisi, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, 6; Witch Burial (Parisite skate park benefit), 10 d.b.a. — Bon Bon Vivant, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mark Coleman, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Gasa Gasa — Abram Shook, Renshaw Davies, Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — The Olio, 10 House of Blues — Ani DiFranco, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — The Delta Troubadours, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jefferson Orleans North — Cindy Van Duyne, The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 The Maison — Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — MoFess (Professor Longhair tribute), 10 Live Oak Cafe — Valerie Sassyfras, 10 a.m. Old Point Bar — Tres Bien, 3:30; Jean Marie Harris, Every other Sunday, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Will Kennedy, 4; Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7 Siberia — Todd Day Wait, 9 SideBar — Aurora Nealand & James Singleton, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Andrew Baham, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Kristina Morales & the Inner Wild, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8

MONDAY 20 21st Amendment — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 7:30 The AllWays Lounge & Theater — Heidijo, 6 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Co & Co Traveling Show, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Smoky Greenwell, 9 Banks Street Bar — Chris Dibenedetto’s Piano Showcase, 7

Blue Nile — Jeff Chaz, 7; Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Two Way Street, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Joy Owens Band, 10 Bourbon O Bar — Shake It Break It Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Justin Molaison, 5:30; Alex McMurray & Mike Dillon, 8 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, 7; Motown Monday with DJ Shane Love, 10 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 7; Egg Yolk Jubilee, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Session, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Audiodope with DJ Ill Medina, 11 Gasa Gasa — Kelala, Lafawnda, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Joy Theater — Tyler the Creator, 9 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 8 SideBar — Mazz Swift, Keith Burnstein, Alexandra Scott, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Sarah McCoy, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Washboard Rodeo, 8

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — The organist’s “Organ & Labyrinth” performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock by candlelight. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem”. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — Haley Whitney, Rahim Mandal, Jesse Reeks and Paul Mauffray present the piece as a benefit for Louisiana Musician’s Disaster Relief Fund. Suggested donation $20. 5 p.m. Sunday. Karol Mossakowski. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, (504) 525-9585; www.stlouiscathedral. org — The organist performs classical and original works. Free. 6 p.m. Sunday. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, (504) 274-4871 — The orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathetique,” Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1 and Mendelssohn’s “Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.” Visit www.lpomusic. com for details. Tickets $20-$140. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. The same program is performed at First Baptist Church of Covington (16333 Highway 1085, Covington) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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FILM FESTIVALS Always for Pleasure Festival — Court 13 Arts production company presents the fest at its 2801 Franklin Ave. location. The event features rare and locally produced films. Visit www.alwaysforpleasure. org for details. Thursday-Saturday.

been a slasher film. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal It (R) — A new adaption of the Stephen King book that sparked a nation’s fear of clowns. Elmwood, Regal Jigsaw (R) — The torture-porn franchise resurrects itself with the return of a killer once thought dead. Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal

OPENING THIS WEEKEND

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (R) — The film is Yorgos Lanthimos’ follow-up to last year’s bleakly hilarious The Lobster. Broad

The Departure — In the documentary, a Japanese punk-turned-priest helps people with suicidal thoughts. Zeitgeist Justice League (PG-13) — Superheroes join forces, again. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal Lady Bird (R) — A teen (Saoirse Roman) with punk sensibilities navigates a fraught time of life in this mother-daughter dramedy. Broad Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey — Sally Sussman’s film is about the effect Midnight Express had on Turkey. Zeitgeist The Star (PG) — The animated film tells the story of the Nativity from the point of view of the animals. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Regal Wonder (PG) — After several plastic surgeries, a young boy with facial differences starts fifth grade at public school. West Bank, Slidell, Regal

LBJ (R) — Rob Reiner directs this biopic, in which Woody Harrelson portrays the famously foul-mouthed Texan. Elmwood

NOW SHOWING A Bad Moms Christmas (R) — “Bad moms” Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn return to wage war on Christmas under the watchful eye of their own mothers. Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal Blade Runner 2049 (R) — The longawaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s cyberpunky thriller features Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Elmwood Daddy’s Home 2 (PG-13) — Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell are feuding dads in this holiday-themed sequel. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal The Florida Project (R) — Breakout writer-director Sean Baker (Tangerine) presents the film about a precocious 6-year-old living at a rundown motel. Broad Geostorm (PG-13) — Climate scientists battle weather-control satellites gone haywire in this vaguely futuristic environmental thriller. Elmwood, Slidell Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) — The film is about Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne, who wrote his books for his son in post-World War I England. Elmwood Happy Death Day (PG-13) — Like Groundhog Day, if Groundhog Day had

The LEGO NINJAGO Movie (PG) — Plastic figurines experiment with martial arts. West Bank, Slidell Let There Be Light (PG-13) — An atheist responds predictably to a near-death experience. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Loving Vincent (PG-13) — The animated film tells the story of Vincent van Gogh’s death. Broad Marshall (PG-13) — Chadwick Boseman portrays Thurgood Marshall as a young NAACP lawyer trying a high-profile sexual assault case. Elmwood, Slidell The Mountain Between Us (PG-13) — Kate Winslet is opposite Idris Elba in a survivalist drama about a plane crash. Elmwood Murder on the Orient Express (PG-13) — The film remakes the 1974 film adapted from one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Prytania, Regal My Little Pony: The Movie (PG) — Round up your bronies for this animated musical based on the children’s show. Elmwood Same Kind of Different as Me (PG-13) — An art dealer buddies up to a homeless man in a last-ditch effort to win back his wife (Renee Zellweger). Regal Thank You for Your Service (R) — Soldiers return from Iraq, only to do battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. West Bank, Slidell, Regal Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13) — Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the Norse-inspired Marvel character. Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween (PG-13) — Madea and friends must flee a haunted campground in Tyler Perry’s perpetual franchise. Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal

78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene — The deep-dive, film-geek documentary breaks down the famous shower scene in Psycho. 3:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Chalmette The Birds (PG-13) — The Hitchcock film is adapted from a Daphne du Maurier (Rebecca) story. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Bolshoi Ballet: The Taming of the Shrew Encore — The ballet is based on the popular Shakespeare comedy. 12:55 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood Casablanca — Of all the gin joints in all the world ... 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Dr. Strangelove — Stanley Kubrick’s film reflects nuclear war anxieties that are in no way relevant to 2017 audiences. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Genesis: Paradise Lost (PG) — For those who haven’t gotten around to the Bible’s first section. 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood Hello Again — The film adapts the musical of the same name about 10 interlinking love affairs. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood The Hunchback of Notre Dame — The 1923 silent film is screened with live orchestral accompaniment. 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Historic New Orleans Collection Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn: The Broadway Musical — A hotelier puts up spectacular performances at his property on each holiday. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood, Regal Islenos, a Root of America — The documentary is about St. Bernard Parish residents with roots in the Canary Islands. 2 p.m. TuesdayThursday. Chalmette The Metropolitan Opera: The Exterminating Angel — The opera is inspired by Luis Bunuel’s surrealist film of the same name. 11:55 a.m. Saturday. Elmwood, Regal Midnight in Paris (PG-13) — A modernday screenwriter travels to the 1920s in this Woody Allen film. 6 p.m. Thursday. Le Meridien (333 Poydras St.) Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You! — Surely this new feature aims to capitalize on the success of Pokemon Go. Elmwood, West Bank, Regal Raging Bull (R) — Robert De Niro won the Oscar for his role as a tormented boxer in this film. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) — An engaged couple forgets to leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they find a castle in the woods. Midnight FridaySasturday. Prytania The Spiderwebhouse — Abandoned by their mother, a 12-year-old boy tries to save his siblings from evil forces in the home. 9:15 p.m. TuesdayThurday. Zeitgeist White Sun — A man plans his father’s funeral in post-civil war Nepal. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist

Victoria & Abdul (PG-13) — An Indian man and Queen Victoria hit it off on the eve of her Jubilee. Regal Wild Ocean 3-D — The ecology documentary explores marine life off the South African coast. Entergy Giant Screen Wonderstruck (PG) — Two kids’ lives intersect unexpectedly. Elmwood

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GREAT FILMMAKERS TEND TO WORK in • Opens Nov. 17 favored subject areas that come to characterize entire careers. It’s hard to imagine • The Broad Theater, Wes Anderson without his character-driven 636 N. Broad St., whimsy, or Alfred Hitchcock obsessing on something other than the dark side of (504) 218-1008; human nature. www.thebroadtheater.com Swedish director Ruben Ostlund seems to have adopted a narrow focus for his increasingly daring films: how the person each of us would like to be differs from who we really are in the context of everyday life — or the gulf that exists between private ideals and public actions. This is fertile ground for satire. Ostlund’s 2014 Force Majeure imagined a husband and father who turns his own life upside down when he panics and runs from a harmless avalanche instead of protecting his family. The Square focuses on a sophisticated and self-satisfied museum curator whose life spins out of control when he responds to being robbed on the street with a series of bad, seemingly uncharacteristic decisions. The Square won the 2017 Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, but it intentionally challenges the conventions of “serious” independent filmmaking. Scathingly funny and wildly unpredictable, the film blends biting black comedy with the relentless tension and dread of a Hollywood thriller. Ostlund skewers the contemporary art world, internet journalism, viral marketing and other available targets, all while suggesting that even the most socially conscious among us might benefit from a little honest self-reflection. For all its insight and ambition, the sprawling 150-minute The Square falls short of bringing together its disparate elements into a satisfying whole. But it still feels like essential viewing for anyone interested in the current state of film. The story has two main roads that eventually cross. Successful museum curator Christian (Claes Bang) becomes obsessive about reacquiring his stolen wallet and cellphone, even though he easily can afford to replace what he lost, leading him into a darker world where casual privilege can prove a liability. At the same time, Christian is preparing to mount a conceptual art exhibition titled “The Square,” in which an outdoor area is marked off as a sanctuary where everyone shares “equal rights and obligations,” human needs can be expressed and help offered. The exhibition is deemed lacking in conflict and controversy by the museum’s millennial marketing team, which takes matters into its own hands with literally explosive results. Ostlund is known for encouraging his actors to improvise and explore all possible creative avenues through dozens of takes of individual scenes. In The Square, this method results in a variety of unforgettable moments. In one brief but hilarious scene, a clueless American journalist (Elisabeth Moss) confronts an acquaintance inside the museum about their one-night stand while the rumbling, hydraulically powered sculpture behind them repeatedly interrupts and comments on their tense conversation. The film’s set piece is an increasingly uncomfortable 11-minute scene in which a performance artist played by Terry Notary — the motion-capture specialist known for his work in recent Planet of the Apes movies — acts as a wild animal to menace a black-tie crowd at a museum fundraising dinner. Blurring the lines between art and sociology experiment, the scene brilliantly illustrates some ugly truths about selfinterest and social behavior. The point of this and many other scenes in The Square is to jolt audiences out of their complacency and inspire thoughtful discussion. On that score, at least, The Square proves an unqualified success. — KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Artist Party. Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St. — The party celebrates the artists displayed in the Prospect.4 contemporary art triennial, and there are several musical performances. Tickets $25. 7 p.m. Saturday. Low Road Art Walk. Royal Street — Galleries in the 700 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street stay open late. 6 p.m. Thursday. Open Studios. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road, (504) 940-2500; www.joanmitchellfoundation.org — Artists-in-residence at the center host a reception. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp. Citywide — The international arts exhibition features gallery shows, art walks, a gala, artist’s panels and more. Visit www.prospectneworleans.org for details. Third Thursday Exhibition Tour. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 3142406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane. edu — Tom Friel leads a free tour of current museum exhibitions. Noon Thursday.

OPENING Advocacy Center. 1010 Common St., Suite 2600, 522-2337; www.advocacyla.org — “Unmasking Brain Injury,” therapeutic work by brain injury survivors in Louisiana; opening reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Art Klub. 1941 Arts St., (504) 943-6565; www.artklub.org — “SCAVENGERS,” multimedia exhibition of works by St. Suzan Baltozer, Amy Bryan, Keith Duncan, Jacqueline Ehle Inglefield, Ryuta Iwashita and Chris Lawson; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Requiem — American Splendor,” paintings and collage by Dennis Dawson; “Here Come the Warm Jets,” drawings and grotto installation by Jon Boles; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 5812440; www.boydsatellitegallery.com — “Water Land,” new work by Errol Barron; artist’s reception 4 p.m. Friday. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Thanksgiving,” exhibition by gallery artists; opening reception 5 p.m. Saturday. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “Lumineux,” abstract and natural paintings by George Marks, Lisa di Stefano and Ashton Shaw Despot; opening reception 6 p.m. Friday. Eight One Eight Contemporary Photography Gallery. 818 Royal St. — “Insentient Objects: Capitalism, Commodification and Catharsis,” work about social and political

power structures by C+J; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Sin Titulo (Untitled),” group exhibition of works by contemporary Mexican artists; curator’s reception 4 p.m. Friday. Pelican Bomb Gallery X. 1612 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www.pelicanbomb. com — “Queer Tropics,” exhibition exploring interpretations of the tropics; opening reception 5 p.m. Saturday. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter. org — “Perfection Is a Golden Swamp,” group exhibition about national ennui; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Buffer,” group exhibition about “buffer” as a noun and a verb; opening reception noon Saturday. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “FERTILE,” work about creation, renewal and rebirth by Cheryl Hayes, David Rex Joyner, Bryce Speed, Jeff Rinehart, Sarah Marshall and Peter Barnitz; artist’s reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center. 6823 St. Charles Ave. — “Tulane Contemporary.4,” work by current and visiting professors; opening reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Barking at God — Retablos Mundanos,” hand-colored photogravures combining Mexican devotional art and New Orleans graffiti, through December. Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa.com — “New Work,” oil paintings by Diego Larguia; “A Plein Air Exploration of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast,” oil paintings by Phil Sandusky; both through Saturday. Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “Raymond Douillet: 50 Years of Creativity,” retrospective of the surrealist artist’s works, through Dec. 4. Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “We Believe in Infinite Intelligence,” prints from Lacey Prpic Hedtke’s book of the same name, through Nov. 27. “Antenna Part 1,” works by AnnieLaurie Erickson, Ben Fox-McCord, Avery Lawrence and Ashley Teamer, through Dec. 3. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 3040849; www.antieaugallery.com — New work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing.

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Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/ departments/art-gallery — “We’re Still Here,” group exhibition by fine arts and visual communications faculty, through Wednesday. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — Group exhibitions by Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series finalists, through Saturday. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart.com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — “Hello There,” new paintings by Logan Ledford, ongoing. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos. com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. M.S. Rau Antiques. 630 Royal St., (504) 523-5660; www.rauantiques.com — “Aristocracy: Luxury and Leisure in Britain,” art, furniture and objects from 19th-century England, through Jan. 20, 2018. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4765; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “Bywater Biennial 2017: Louisiana, A Celebration of Life,” group exhibition of more than 60 artists curated by Don Marshall, through Dec. 30. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 5297277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Glass sculpture by Paul Bendzunas Sr. and Sy Dowling, through November. New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — “Self-Untitled,” new photographs by Samantha Geballe, through Feb. 25, 2018. Oleander Gallery. 1000 Royal St. — “Femaissance,” works by contemporary women artists, through Dec. 10. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Reynolds-Ryan Art Gallery. Isidore Newman School, 5333 Danneel St., (504) 896-6369; www.newmanschool.org — “New Perspectives,” work by five Hispanic contemporary artists, through Dec. 1. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. 2028 Magazine St., (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by new members Michelle Benson Huck, Mike Boyle, Karina Stanton, Lizzy Carlson and 22 others, ongoing. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. Scene by Rhys Art Gallery. 708 Toulouse St., (504) 258-5842; www.scenebyrhys. com — Pen and ink drawings by Emilie Rhys, ongoing. ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 223-5732; www.facebook. com/shinolagallery — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Slidell Cultural Center. Slidell City Hall, 2055 Second St., Slidell, (985) 646-

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Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 891-9080; www.antonart.com — Selected folk art by Mose Tolliver, Jim Sudduth, Howard Finster and others, ongoing. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Queen of Mirth,” new works by Stephen Paul Day; “Spirit in the Dark,” new works by Douglas Bourgeois; both through Dec. 23. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (504) 322-5055; www.beatasasik.com — New work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandneworleansartgallery.com — “Been Seeing You Go,” new paintings by Tim Cavnar, through November. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “New Sculpture,” new works by David Borgerding, through Dec. 21. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Inventory of the Possible,” abstract acrylic paintings by Evert Witte, through Nov. 25. Creason’s Fine Art. 831 Chartres St., (504) 304-4392; www.creasonsfineart.com — “Figures II: Jazz Portraits on Strings,” marionettes by Harry Mayronne, ongoing. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — New selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade,” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “Full House,” exhibition of works by gallery artists, through Dec. 3. Gallery 2. 831 Royal St., (504) 513-8312; www.gallerytwonola.com — “The Needle Dance,” beadwork by Big Chief Demond Melancon of Young Seminole Hunters, through Dec. 7. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Louisiana Light,” plein air paintings of South Louisiana by Charles G. Smith, through November. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Gallery Orange. 819 Royal St., (504) 7010857; www.gallery-orange.com — “Everything Now,” new works by Kurt Pio, ongoing. Guy Lyman Fine Art. 3645 Magazine St., (504) 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart.com — “What We’re Made Of,” new work by Anne Lipscomb and Rachael Noto, ongoing. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — “WTF,” group show featuring James Kane, Caitlin Albritton and 25 other artists, through Dec. 5. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park

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4375 — Mixed-media juried exhibition, through Dec. 16. Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Passages,” oil paintings on linen by Saskia Ozols Eubanks, ongoing. The Spielman Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 899-7670; www.davidspielman.com — Black-and-white photographs by David Spielman cover travel, Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf South, ongoing. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org — “Self/Reflection,” selections from New Orleans Museum of Art collections, through Dec. 3. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery.com — New work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing. Zack Smith Photography Studio and Gallery. 4514 Magazine St., (504) 2517745 — “The Battlefield Oak,” landscape photography by Zack Smith, ongoing. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistnola.org — “The Mini Worlds and Many Words of Sean IssoFresh,” psychedelic mixed-media works by the Louisiana artist, ongoing.

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Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp,” exhibition of works by “Prospect.4” artists, through to Feb. 25, 2018. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Storyville: Madams and Music,” photographs, maps, cards and objects from New Orleans’ one-time red-light district, through Dec. 2. “Giants of Jazz: Art Posters and Lithographs by Waldemar Swierzy from the Daguillard Collection,” jazz portraits by the Polish poster artist, through Dec. 17, and more. Le Musee de F.P.C. 2336 Esplanade Ave., (504) 233-0384; www.facebook.com/ lemuseedefpc — “Through His Lens,” Harold F. Baquet photography retrospective, through Dec. 15. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. 1010 Conti St., (504) 218-4872; www.themardigrasmuseum.com — “Jours des Phantoms; Masks and Mayhem,” new paintings by Herb Roe, through Dec. 27. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “East of the Mississippi: 19th-Century American Landscape Photography,” vintage photographs of the American landscape, through Jan. 7, 2018. “New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection,” through April 2018 and more.

REVIEW AS HIS GLOBAL FAME HAS GROWN, local artist Douglas Bourgeois’ paintings have entranced many art lovers while leaving some baffled. How can such diverse subjects look so at home in the same canvas? He once told an interviewer, “To me, a heart-shattering soul song is as transcendent as a Giotto fresco or an Emily Dickinson or William Blake poem.” This probably reflects his roots in a region where Fats Domino is as revered as Pope Francis. A native of the rural Louisiana town of St. Amant, Bourgeois embodies how our melting pot regional culture embraced diverse ingredients and combined them into joyous new hybrids like jazz and Creole cuisine. Delirious contrasts abound in dreamily haunting paintings such as Our Lady of the Monster Beats, in which a Creole woman with uplifted arms and a tattooed rural white man with a karaoke mic stand by a pyramid of boom boxes • Through Dec. 23 at an abandoned gas station. Both have • Spirit in the Dark: New works shimmering halos like Renaissance saints by Douglas Bourgeois in an otherwise squalid scene of bucolic decrepitude transformed by an eerie, • Arthur Roger Gallery, ecstatic aura. In Solomon and the Angels, 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; soul singer Solomon Burke appears in a www.arthurrogergallery.com round icon painting amid seraphic soul sisters and songbirds. In The Ghost of Her Twin, a young woman with coiled auburn locks and ivory skin faces her near-double with ebony locks and cafe-au-lait skin, a lingering afterimage of our famously mutable racial history. Psychic complexity defines Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown (pictured), where a young diva with a flaming Sacred Heart appears amid moths, vintage light bulbs, neon and gems radiating a mysterious glow. While some equate Bourgeois with multiculturalism, what his vision really reflects is “Creolization” — the way we, despite discord and strife, have ultimately found joy in the food, music and visual art of every ethnicity that makes up our regional cultural gumbo. This Spirit in the Dark show embodies his sense of “an electric connection to infinity and beauty,” his mystic poet’s gift for seeing the sublime within the ordinary. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Unfamiliar Again: Contemporary Women Abstractionists,” new work by seven U.S. abstract artists, through Dec. 23. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — “Solidary & Solitary: The Joyner/Giuffrida Collection,” exhibit about African-American contributions to visual art, through Jan. 21, 2018.

CALL FOR ARTISTS New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival accepts applications from crafts artisans for its Congo Square, Louisiana and Contemporary Crafts marketplaces. Visit www.nojazzfest.com for details.

Scholarship Arts Contest. The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts’ annual student art contest has a “Monsters, Myths and Legends” theme. Visit www. rodriguefoundation.org for details. Southern Prize and State Fellowships. Artists in several genres may apply for fellowships from South Arts. Visit www.southarts.org for details. Student Design Competition. High school students may submit new designs for a Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board logo. Visit www.louisianaseafood.com/contest for details.

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PREVIEW WITH MORE THAN 30 PRODUCTIONS at nine venues in four days, InFringe Fest is building a theater event in the model of the New Orleans Fringe Festival, which became the Faux/Real festival for a couple of years, changed its format and went defunct after last year’s run. The Fringe was known for its diverse array of genres and mashups, and InFringe presents a similar mix of alternative theater, solo shows, poetry-driven performances, puppetry, sideshow acts, burlesque and more from local and visiting performers. There’s a sense of deja vu to some of the schedule. The Mudlark Public Theatre hosted many puppet shows during Fringe, and it hosts a trio of puppet shows during InFringe, including Kate Culhane and the Dead Middle Man by the resident Mudlark Puppeteers. The Mudlark also hosts the drama NEC SPE / NEC METU (Latin for “no hope / no fear”) by New York’s Spit & Vigor, featuring veterans of several Fringe festivals. In NEC SPE / NEC METU, baroque painters Caravaggio (also a murderer) and Artemisia • Nov. 15-19 Gentileschi (who when she was young was raped by her tutor) reflect on events that • Various locations affected their legacies. • www.infringefest.org In Liberty Is Presumed to be Sunk, Moose Jackson combines poetry, ex• Tickets $10, festival pass $100 perimental music, loop pedals and other effects in a message transmitted from a lost vessel by a narrator searching for broader perspective. At Happyland Theater. Is She Dead Yet? is a dark comedy about lack of diversity and the last black person on earth, by Seattle’s Brandon J. Simmons. At Valiant Theatre and Lounge. In the fablelike solo piece Whales and Souls, a village is going through social change when ominous messages are received from a mysterious creature and townspeople must figure out how to adapt. At Mags 940. There are many shows by local performers about local subjects, including a few related to Storyville. Diana Shortes reprises her show The Baroness Undressed, about Baroness de Pontalba, who was shot and left for dead by her father-in-law. At Tigermen Den. Visit www.infringefest.org for schedule and information. Tickets are $10 per show. Festival passes cost $100. — WILL COVIELLO

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THEATER & CABARET America’s Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 5281944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — The musical revue honors the Andrews Sisters, who often performed for World War II troops. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Beirut. 814 S. Peters St. — Theatre Lab NOLA presents the play, which imagines an AIDS-like epidemic taking place in the very near future in New York City. Visit www.theatrelabnola.com for details. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Dear Black People. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The satirical one-act play discusses black culture in America. Tickets $20. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Debauchery. Church of Yoga, 1480 N. Rocheblave St. — Southern Rep presents the live soap opera featuring an Uptown family with a downtown mom. Admission $10. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. InFringe Fest. Citywide — The fringe theater festival features plays, burlesque, puppetry, comedy, performance art and more at several venues. Visit www. infringefest.org for details. ThursdaySunday. The King and I. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola.com — A British school teacher charms the King of Siam in the touring Broadway production. Tickets start at $31. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 pm. Sunday. The Last Five Years. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.

com — A divorced couple offer different perspectives on the highs and lows of their five-year relationship in Jason Robert Brown’s pop-rock musical. Tickets $15-$50. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The No Ring Circus. Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St., (504) 7041393 — The avant-garde clown theater performance stars Daphne Malfitano and Eli Rose. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The Odd Couple. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www. rivertowntheaters.com — Ricky Graham directs male and female versions of the Neil Simon comedy. Tickets $45.90. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. On the Road with Bob Hope & Friends. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. stagedoorcanteen.org — Bill Johnson stars as Bob Hope recreating Hope’s famous USO shows from World War II through Vietnam. Tickets $29.52-$64.99. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Our Lady of 121st St. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery, Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/departments/art-gallery — The body of a community activist is stolen from a funeral home in this dark comedy. Tickets $12, students and seniors $10. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www.tulane.edu/~theatre — The Bertolt Brecht play is about a thug’s rise to power in 1930s Chicago. Tickets $10-$15. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Royale. University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, St. Anthony Drive off of 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www. theatre.uno.edu — The play is set in the world of early-1900s boxing and deals with race issues. Tickets $12. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Saturday Night Fever. Nunez Community College, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette — The Company presents the musical adapted from the 1970s movie about disco culture. Visit www.thecompanystb. com for details. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Thrill Me. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — See ’Em On Stage presents Stephen Dolgninoff’s account of murderers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Visit www.seosaproductioncompany.com for details. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The Vincent Vile Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Alexander T. Cardosi stars as Vincent Vile in the performance featuring puppetry and musical numbers. Tickets $8. 9 p.m. Sunday.

BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts local and touring comedians alongside burlesque performances. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Arkham ASSylum: A Batman Burlesque Play. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre,

1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www. harrahsneworleans.com — Society of Sin presents the burlesque performance inspired by Batman comics. Visit www. batmanburlesqueshow.eventbrite.com for details. Tickets $18-$38. 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday. Bayou Blues Burlesque. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — The weekly performance is a burlesque and variety show. 8 p.m. Friday. Bell, Book and Candle. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The cabaret and performance art variety show features Jok Rok, Rel Lil’ Boo, Tsarina Hellfire and Naish. 10 p.m. Friday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 5225400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free admission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx and guests star in the late-night burlesque performance. 11 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Bingo. Bar Mon Cher, 817 St. Louis St., (504) 644-4278; www. barmoncher.com — Lefty Lucy is the emcee at this bingo night with burlesque performances. 7 p.m. Monday. Burlesque Boozy Brunch. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www. sobounola.com — A burlesque performance by Bella Blue and friends accompanies brunch service. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Burlesque Imitates Art. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Honey Tangerine presents the show, in which burlesque dancers collaborate with artists. Tickets $15. 9 p.m. Saturday. Purr-ty Thirty. Republic, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 528-8282 — Dancer Remy Dee celebrates her birthday with a burlesque and variety show and silent auction benefitting Animal Rescue New Orleans. Performers include Xena Zeit-geist, Ember Blaize, Perse Fanny, Charlotte Treuse and others. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday. The Sh*t Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Picolla Tushy produces the variety show in 24 hours. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Thursday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9405546; www.dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Saturday. Thunder from Down Under. Harrah’s New Orleans, 228 Poydras St., (504) 533-6522 — The Australian all-male revue performs. Tickets $32-$153. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Vixens & Vinyl. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net — Miss GoGo McGregor hosts the evening of burlesque performances. DJ Shane Love performs. Free admission. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts a burlesque show. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

STAGE WHO HASN’T EXPERIENCED the waning of love’s first blush? The Last Five Years, directed by Michael E. McKelvey at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, follows the unfolding of a young couple’s relationship, withering over five years from ecstatic meeting to sorrowful parting. Only during his sweet marriage proposal does the couple harmonize. The play’s book, pop-rock music and lyrics are a semi-autobiographical account of playwright and composer Jason Robert Brown’s own failed union. Jamie’s (Adair Watkins) perspective is told from beginning to end, while Cathy’s (Meredith Owens) version • Nov. 16-19 starts where it ends. There are count• 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. less stories about love and relationships, but this one lacks in-laws, sib• Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, lings, children, friends or much action. 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; The ultra-intimate, ill-fated tale, which www.lepetittheatre.com is almost completely sung, is narrated by two people in a single setting, sing• Tickets $15-$50 ing to each other about each other, with the moving accompaniment of PHOTO BY SANDY BOYER piano (Ronald Joseph), violin (Sultana Isham) and cello (Gary Washington). Jamie, who is Jewish, is attracted to Cathy, a Midwestern “shiksa goddess,” much to the distress of his family. “The minute I first met you, I could barely catch my breath,” he sings. Both are creative types — he a writer and she an actress — and live in the heady, competitive atmosphere of New York City. Jamie’s ego is stoked when his novel is published. While his career quickly takes off, Cathy lines up for cattle-call auditions alongside hundreds of other hopefuls and tours with mediocre summer stock shows. A high point of the play is Cathy’s anxiously sung audition piece, “Climbing Uphill,” wherein her insecure inner dialogue is comically substituted as lyrics. Should she sing louder? Is the director staring at her shoes? Maybe she will go shopping later. She frets, “Why’d I pick these shoes / Why’d I pick this song / Why’d I pick this career?” Cathy is more willing than Jamie to accept the ups and downs of the relationship, and he wishes other temptations would disappear. In awe of her husband, who when lost in thought withdraws to “Jamieland,” Cathy feels lucky to be a part of his success. Despite mouthing encouraging words, as in “If I Didn’t Believe in You,” however, Jamie is rarely there for her. They struggle to be supportive. She becomes envious. He strays. These fine actors are well-suited to each other and to their youthful roles. Watkins appears egotistical and cocky. Owens, who did not seem worldly enough in her recent portrayal of Gypsy Rose Lee at Summer Lyric Theatre, is perfectly cast as the vulnerable yet plucky Cathy. Communicating subtle emotions of disappointment, longing and resentment through her delightful and expressive voice, her character is utterly believable. “Jamie’s decided it’s time to move on ... And I’m still hurting ... Jamie’s convinced that the problems are mine ... And I’m still hurting,” Owens sings. While his delivery is empowering and hers endearing, the structure of the piece assures the outcome from the beginning. — MARY RICKARD

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DANCE Monster Outside. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — Sidra Bell Dance New York and composer Per Storby present the world premiere of a work about outsiders and the patterns of daily life. Tickets $35-$40. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

COMEDY Hell Yes Fest. Citywide — The comedy festival features several days of performances at venues around the city. Visit www.hellyesfest.com for details. Wednesday-Sunday. I’m Listening. Voodoo Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Andrew

Healan and Isaac Kozell offer armchair analysis of a rotating cast of comics. 9 p.m. Friday. Laura Sanders. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 229 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans — The stand-up comedian records a half-hour set. Leon Blanda, Mary-Devon Dupuy, Kate Mason and Kamari Stevens open. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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RTA Strategic Mobility Plan Open House. Kenner Senior Center, 641 Compromise St., Kenner — The public can provide feedback on Regional Transit Authority’s Strategic Mobility Plan at this open house. 6 p.m. Stitch and Bitch. Glitter Box, 1109 Royal St., Suite A; www.glitterboxno.com — Kate McCurdy leads the fiber arts workshop. 6 p.m. Talking to Children About Hate in the Media. Ochsner Academic Building Classrooms 1 and 2, 1315 Jefferson Highway; www.ochsner.org — Jinnie Spiegler of the Anti-Defamation League addresses parenting issues related to the media environment. Free admission. 7 p.m. Used Book Sale Fundraiser. University of New Orleans, Earl K. Long Library, (504) 280-6355; www.library.uno.edu — Used books are sold at a benefit for the library. Early admission (10 a.m. to noon Tuesday) $5. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Young Professionals Happy Hour. Zea Rotisserie & Bar, 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 885-5555; www.zearestaurants. com — Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts the open happy hour. 5:30 p.m.

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Going to State. Various private residences — The fundraiser for A’s and Aces, which benefits children in New Orleans public schools, takes place at three homes on State Street. Visit www.asandaces.org for details. Tickets $50-$60. 6 p.m. Round Table Luncheon. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-2222; www.bourbonorleans.com — The monthly arts luncheon salutes New Orleans authors including Chris Champagne, Cheryl Gerber, Russ Herman and Havilah Malone. Email alyssa.shaheen@bourbonorleans. com to register. Tickets $60. Noon.

THURSDAY 16 American Business Women’s Association Luncheon. Heritage Grill, 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie. com — WGNO-TV’s Susan Roesgen is the guest speaker at the women’s networking luncheon. Visit www.abwaneworleans.org for details. Tickets $28-$40. 11 a.m. Cat Cafe. NO Fleas Market, 4228 Magazine St., (504) 324-4727; www.nofleasmarketnola.com — Visitors enjoy cats and kittens at the boutique, and refreshments are served. Registration $25. 6 p.m. Charity Dinner. Charlie’s Steakhouse, 4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; www. charliessteakhousenola.com — A dinner benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Tickets $100, includes drinks, tax and tip. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Cookie and Recipe Swaps. St. Tammany Parish Library, Lacombe Branch, 28027 Highway 190, Lacombe, (985) 882-7858; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — At a swap, participants exchange holiday cookies and recipes. 11:30 a.m. Harvesting Hope: A Fundraiser for Freedom. The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St.; www.facebook.com/tigermenden — The benefit for Innocence Project New Orleans features food, drinks and a raffle. DJ Brice Nice performs. Visit www.tinyurl. com/harvesthope for details. Tickets $65$75. 6:30 p.m. Louisiana’s Got Talent Expo. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Established companies network with small business owners at the expo. Free admission. 3 p.m. Politics With a Punch. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-2951; www. eiffelsociety.com — A panel discusses local politics, and cocktails are served. Visit www.ringsidepolitics.com for details. Tickets $20. 6 p.m. Why Lennon? How John Lennon Taught Us All to Persevere in the Face of Tragedy. St. Tammany Parish Library, Madisonville branch, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www.sttammany.lib. la.us — Lennon expert Jude Southerland Kessler delivers the lecture. 6 p.m. Wrestlemania On-Sale Party. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome. com — A party celebrates Wrestlemania and has WWE celebrity appearances, in-ring matches and more. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 17 Lower Coast Wine and Music Festival. English Turn Country Club, 3201 Rue Parc Fontaine, (504) 392-6590 — The wine-tasting event features more than 100 bottlings from around the globe, plus Scotch and craft beers, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and more. Visit www.lowercoastwinefestival.com for details. Tickets start at $35. 4 p.m. NOAGE Goes on Safari. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org — The gala for New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders features music, dancing, an auction, food and drinks. Visit www.noagenola.org for details. Tickets $60. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 18 57th Anniversary of New Orleans Public Schools Desegregation. 5909 St. Claude Ave. — There are panel discussions and tours of the vacant McDonogh 19 building. A second line follows. Free admission. 1 p.m. Bayou Cane Canoe Tours. Southeast Louisiana Refuges Big Branch Marsh National

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Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (Bayou Lacombe Centre), 61389 Highway 434, Lacombe, (985) 882-2000; www.fws.gov — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers free guided canoe tours of the bayou. Canoes and paddle equipment are provided. Registration required. 9 a.m. to noon. Central City Boucherie Whole Hog Feast and Music Festival. Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276; www.centralcitybbq.com — The festival features a boucherie-style hog butchering and musical performances. Tickets $10, VIP $100. 8 a.m. Critter Cinema. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www. la-spca.org — At the movie night, kids snuggle up to kittens and puppies while enjoying pizza and popcorn. Registration $35. 6 p.m. Jingle Bells & Beer. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The adults-only holiday party features amusement rides, food and free beer. The Refugezes performs. Tickets $40$45. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Louisiana Renaissance Festival. 46468 River Road, Hammond — The festival harks back to the 16th century and includes hundreds of artisans, entertainers, demonstrations, participants in costumes, food, shopping, shows on falconry and jousting, tasting events, parties and weekend camping. Admission $20, children $12. 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Madisonville Art Market. Madisonville Art Market, Tchefuncte River at Water Street, Madisonville, (985) 871-4918; www.artformadisonville.org — The monthly market features works by local artists including paintings, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture, stained glass and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Orleans Comics and Zine Fest. New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602 — Comic artists and zine-makers, especially independent and DIY artists, present their work. Visit www.nocazfest.com for details. 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday. New Orleans Pride Pub Crawl. French Quarter — The pub crawl benefits New Orleans Pride. Costumes are encouraged. Visit www.neworleanspridefestival.com for details. Registration $25. 7 p.m. OCH Recycled Art Market. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistnola.org — There’s live music, entertainment, art and home furnishings crafted from reclaimed materials. Visit www.ochartmarket.com for details. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www.612piety.com — The market features 60-plus vendors selling art, jewelry, crafts, homemade items, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea-market finds. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treme Creole Gumbo Festival. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. — The 10th annual brass band showcase also offers a dozen styles of gumbo. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. WYES Shake, Rattle & Roll. WYES Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Ave., (504) 486-5511; www.wyes. org — The WYES-TV gala has a 1950s theme. There’s food, drinks, a costume contest, a live auction and raffles. Tickets $65. 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 19 Purple Purpose Gala. Parkview Terrace, City Park, (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The Scott Eli Jackson Foundation’s gala supports families battling pancreatic cancer. There’s food, drinks and a balloon release, and Mia X is the speaker. Visit www.thesejf.org for details. Tickets $50. 7 p.m. St. Catherine’s Day Hat Parade. St. Charles Avenue and Pleasant St. — Women and girls may join the short walking parade of people wearing hats. 10 a.m.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Crescent City Farmers Market. Citywide — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; the French Market (1008 N. Peters St.) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and in the CBD (750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket. org for details. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 361-1822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, New Orleans City Park, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Rivertown Farmers Market. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner.la.us — The

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EVENTS market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, preserves and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, (504) 587-3663 — New Orleans Pelicans play the Toronto Raptors at 7 p.m. Wednesday and the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. Monday. New Orleans Saints. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — New Orleans Saints play the Washington Redskins. Noon Sunday.

WORDS Anne Gisleson, Everette Maddox. Faubourg Wines, 2805 St. Claude Ave., (504) 342-2217; www.faubourgwines. com — The authors read from their recent books. 5 p.m. Sunday. Clayton Delery. Cafe Lafitte in Exile, 901 Bourbon St., 522-8397; www.lafittes. com — The author reads from Out for Queer Blood: The Murder of Fernando Rios and the Failure of New Orleans Justice. 7≈p.m. Thursday. D.A. Field. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses his novel Blood Memory Society. 6 p.m. Thursday. Deborah Burst. St. Tammany Parish Library, Madisonville branch, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — The “tree ambassador” presents her book of tree photographs, Mystical World of Trees. 6≈p.m. Tuesday. Donna Brazile. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — Donna Brazile discusses and

Treme Creole Gumbo Festival • Nov. 18-19 • 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday • Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 558-6100 • www.jazzandheritage.org/ treme-gumbo

signs her book Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Eileen Myles. Saturn Bar, 3067 St. Claude Ave., (504) 949-7532; www.facebook. com/saturnbar — The author hosts a launch party for Afterglow (a dog memoir). 8 p.m. Thursday. Isabel Allende. Academy of the Sacred Heart, 4521 St. Charles Ave., (504) 2691213; www.ashrosary.org — Author Isabel

PREVIEW THE TREME CREOLE GUMBO FESTIVAL features many styles of gumbo and a lineup of brass bands including Rebirth (pictured), Hot 8, TBC, Treme, Pinettes and others. Tuba Skinny, Trumpet Mafia and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Ensemble also perform. Festival vendors offer various gumbos made with chicken, sausage and seafood and there’s a vegan version. A “Gumbosium,” or panel discussion about cooking, features chefs Frank Brigtsen (Brigtsen’s), Celestine Dunbar (Dunbar’s Creole Cuisine), Linda Green (Ms. Linda’s Soul Food Catering), Michael Gulotta (MoPho, Maypop), Ericka Lassir (Diva Dawg) and Susan Spicer (Bayona, Mondo). The festival also has an art market and kids’ activities. Free admission. — WILL COVIELLO

Allende is in conversation with Anne Gisleson about her book In the Midst of Winter. Tickets ($30.80, required) include a signed copy of the book and are available at Garden District Book Shop (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St.). 7 p.m. Friday. Walter Isaacson. Isidore Newman School, 1903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 896-6323; www.newmanschool.org — The author presents his new biography of Leonardo da Vinci. 7 p.m. Monday.

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FOR SALE 1016-18 St Ann 4/4 live in one side and have a renter help pay your mortgage, or make this a single family. Remodeled w/modern amenities, courtyard ................ $1,200,000 820 Spain #8 1/1 pkng, pool w/d, wd flrs, hi ceils, ctrl ac, gated secure entry ............................................. $285,000 224 Chartres 5 units avail, 1-3 beds, reno’d, elevator access, ctyd, great loc starting at ................... $649,000 3625 St. Charles #4D 2/2 Private beds, pkng, balc. Reno’d bath &kit. Perfect for Mardi Gras ..................... $299,000 632 Burgundy 3/2 reno’d, 3 story home w/gated driveway Wraparound balcs overlook Burgundy Street and Courtyard ........................................................................ $1,100,000 931 Gov Nicholls #3 2/1 grnd flr unit, huge island in kit, wd flrs, gas fireplaces great loc ........................ $439,000 2223 Franklin Lrg lot for sale. Home is certainly able to be reno’d, but if not there is value in the salvaging of historic and valuable components of the home if interested in a tear down ............................................. $85,000 620 Decatur #I 2/2 Hdwd Flrs, High Ceils., Reno’d Baths/ Kit, w/d in unit, amazing views .......................... $825,000

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Prince Charming is a 7-month-old, neutered, domestic shorthair. Prince Charming was brought to our rescue center by a good samaritan around Halloween. He lives up to his name - he’s super charming and loves attention!

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Temporary Farm Labor: Lamb’s Honey Farm, Jasper, TX, has 8 positions with 3 mo. experience required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees to produce honey & maintain colony health through feed supplements, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair vehicles, buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75#; must obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen, or honey related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug test; testing positive/ failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, may increase based on experience; may work nights, weekends, holidays and asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/15/18 – 7/15/18. Apply and review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with JO# TX8579132 or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: Moore’s Honey Farm, Kountze, TX, has 6 positions with 3 mo. experience required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees to produce honey & maintain colony health through feed supplements, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair vehicles, buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75#; must obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen, or honey related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug test; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, may increase based on experience; may work nights, weekends, holidays and asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/08/18 – 10/25/18. Apply and review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with JO# TX8577785 or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: Thomas Honey Farm Inc., Liberty, TX, has 21 positions with 3 mo. experience required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees to produce honey & maintain colony health through feed supplements, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair vehicles, buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75#; must obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen, or honey related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug test; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, may increase based on experience; may work nights, weekends, holidays and asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/10/18 – 11/9/18. Apply and review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with JO# TX3523719 or call 225-342-2917. Temporary Farm Labor: Wonderful Bees, Winnie, TX, has 18 positions with 3 mo. experience required as beekeeper with references; raise honeybees to produce honey & maintain colony health through feed supplements, caging queens, install queen cells, assemble hives, harvest combs, transport honey; maintain & repair vehicles, buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75#; must obtain driver’s license within 30 days of hire with clean MVR; no bee, pollen, or honey related allergies; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug test; testing positive/failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.59/hr, may increase based on experience; may work nights, weekends, holidays and asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/15/18 – 11/15/18. Apply and review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with JO# TX3524938 or call 225-342-2917.

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