Beyond Bourbon St. by Mark Bologna

Author:Mark Bologna
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

EAT

The first two stops I recommend for dining on St. Charles also happen to be good spots to enjoy an adult beverage.

Lula Restaurant Distillery (lulanola.com; 1532 St. Charles Ave.; 504-267-7624) is a micro distillery that makes rum, vodka, and gin. My favorite menu items include crawfish queso, boudin egg rolls (boudin is a sausage made with rice and pork), and shrimp and grits, though there is more-standard fare if you would prefer. Large umbrellas shield you from the sun if the weather is nice and you would like to sit outside.

The Avenue Pub (theavenuepub.com; 1732 St. Charles Ave.; 504-586-9243). Find it two blocks up St. Charles. Consistently rated the best beer bar in the city and one of the best in the country, it is also one of my favorite places to hang out and/or to work on the podcast. A good portion of this book was written on the back patio.

The draft beer menu changes frequently. It is extensive, and includes a wide range of beers made in Louisiana and elsewhere. Helpfully, the paper menus offer a detailed description of each beer. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Tell them what you like, and they’ll match a beer to your taste.

While their reputation for beer is well deserved, the food is excellent. I am a fan of their hummus, grilled chicken, and burgers. The menu changes from time to time, and the food is always better than people expect from a bar. There is indoor seating, but you’ll want to sit upstairs on the balcony when the weather is nice. Up there you’ll enjoy a breeze and get to watch the streetcars rumble by.

If you need to get some work done, head to the back patio with your laptop and a drink. Say hi if you see me working at the long wooden table!

Mr. John’s Steakhouse (mrjohnssteakhouse.com; 211 St. Charles Ave.; 504-679-7697) is the place for steak on St. Charles Avenue. The bustling if sometimes noisy dining room is relaxed compared to most places serving fine steaks. Steaks here are served in the traditional New Orleans style, sizzling in hot butter (this follows in the footsteps of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, which was founded in New Orleans). Turtle soup or French onion is a good first choice.

Gracious Bakery (graciousbakery.com; 2854 St. Charles Ave.; 504-301-9949). Try this bakery for a light breakfast with excellent coffee. During Carnival they make a variety of king cakes, all of them delicious.

Now we’ll head over to Prytania Street and begin our journey from Calliope towards Uptown again.

If you or members of your group are vegan or vegetarian, Seed (seedneworleans.com; 1330 Prytania St.; 504-417-7333) is your place. The entirely plant-based menu combines the flavors of New Orleans with tastes from elsewhere, including Mexico, the Mediterranean, and Korea. This is one of the most popular spots in the city for those who don’t eat meat. Reservations strongly recommended.

INSIDER TIP: Sit downstairs if you want to be in the middle of everything. Ask for a table in the Garden Room if you want a little less noise.

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