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I Love the 90s FRI. NOV. 18 | Retro nights reviving music of the 1990s can’t be too far away. This tour features rap and hip-hop stars from the era: Salt-NPepa, Coolio, Tone Loc and Vanilla Ice, Color Me Badd and Rob Base.

At 8 p.m. at UNO Lakefront Arena.

The Marigny Opera Ballet turns Giselle into a New Orleans story.

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FRI.-SAT. NOV. 18-19 | Theater Mitu’s multimedia dramatic piece is based on interviews with natives of the Mexican city across the border from El Paso, Texas. Drug trade made Juarez the “murder capitol of the world,” but it’s a complex city torn between its traditions and changes brought on by globalization. At 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the CAC.

MAYA TAYLOR IS A CLASSICALLY TRAINED DANCER. But to choreo-

graph dance hall scenes in the Marigny Opera Ballet’s new work, Giselle Deslondes, she watched videos of Josephine Baker and dancing at New York’s Cotton Club.

“For the Charleston scene, I watched a lot of Josephine Baker, and I watched videos for this amazing dance called the Black Bottom, which was popular before the Charleston,” Taylor says. “Seeing videos like that — wow! — people used to really get down. I liked having that incorporated into the movement.”

Giselle is a French ballet that debuted in Paris in the early 1840s and became a classic. In the story, a wealthy man proposes to a peasant girl he has seduced, but he is already engaged. Marigny Opera House founder Dave Hurlbert thought the story was ripe for an adaptation featuring contemporary dance, a New Orleans setting and new score.

The modern ballet opens Marigny Opera Ballet’s season Friday at the Marigny Opera House.

Giselle Deslondes, which adds a local name, is set in New Orleans in the 1930s. It is reconfigured for eight dancers, and it has an original score by Tucker Fuller, which will be performed live by the 14-piece New Resonance Orchestra, which includes brass instruments, a saxophone, a banjo, strings and piano. The new work also features dramatic storytelling and props, some of which are used in the rowdy New Orleans dance hall.

“When Dave told me we were going to have breakaway bottles, my eyes lit up,” Taylor says. “I was so excited. We practiced it to see where the shards of glass would go. I can’t wait for that moment in the ballet.”

THU. NOV. 17 | The eight-piece vocal ensemble takes cues from gospel choirs and fiery soul ensembles.

The group celebrates the release of its latest EP Take a Piece at 7 p.m. at The Maison. The band also performs at 2 p.m. Nov 19 at Louisiana Music Factory and a more than four-hour marathon show beginning 2 p.m.

Nov. 20 at The Spotted Cat.

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The original Giselle is set in Germany’s Rhineland during a festival. Hurlbert adapted its first half to a 9th Ward dance hall during Carnival. Archer, who lives in the Garden District, and a friend enter in Carnival finery, hoping to find Giselle, who arrives later with her friend, Baptiste. The action is boisterous as the revelers dance and drink. When Archer’s fiancee also arrives, the scene erupts.

“We’re doing a ballet, but you’re seeing all this Charleston, foxtrot and polka and seeing all of this movement,” Taylor says. “What I wanted to do — because it is so real at times in the first act with the deception and heartbreak and what happens — was to take it to an honest place and make sure the dancers show us that they’re falling in love, and Kellis (Oldenburg, who plays Giselle) does a beautiful job showing us that she’s going mad.”

The second half takes place in a cemetery.

“It has a bit of a voodoo element to the movement,” Taylor says. “It is not ballet in the second act. There is a

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lot of influence from modern dance, hip-hop, jazz and African dance.”

“I wanted to give them challenging movement but continue the story so they’re not just doing this (dance) coda,” Taylor adds.

“I want the dancers to become their characters on stage.”

The Marigny Opera Ballet debuted its first original ballet, Orfeo, last season. It will reprise an updated version in April. In February, it presents The Art of Jazz, a program of new short works created and performed in conjunction with local jazz musicians.

SAT. NOV. 19 | Performers Lady Bunny and RuPaul became friends in Atlanta’s drag scene in the early ’80s before both moved to New York. Lady Bunny’s Trans Jester show — an irreverent mix of song parodies, lip-synching and sordid humor — has been a recent fixture at The Stonewall Inn, the New York bar where the gay rights movement began. At 8 p.m. at Cafe Istanbul.

New Orleans Comics & Zine Festival SAT.-SUN. NOV. 19-20 | Now in its third year, the festival spreads over two days and dozens of independent comics and ’zines, small press publishers and printmakers. NOCAZ also releases a youth anthology, hosts a performance from Lucky Lou, and offers food, workshops and more. At 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the New Orleans Public Library Main Branch.

Stop Making Sense SAT. NOV. 19 | Film collective Shotgun Cinema screens Jonathan Demme’s 1984 Talking Heads concert film. Wear a big suit. There won’t be any chairs. This must be the place. At 9 p.m. at Urban South Brewery.

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The state’s distinctive new “I Voted” stickers, featuring the George Rodrigue Blue Dog, proved popular on the trading market. As of last week, more than 100 “unstuck” stickers were popping up for sale on the online market eBay, most for between $10 and $20. One person was advertising a roll of 80 stickers for $1,100. — KEVIN ALLMAN SOURCE: LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE

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donated 10 percent of its proceeds from its Crescent City Blend coffee to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. The company donated nearly $5,000 to the nonpartisan organization, the oldest running group supporting coastal restoration efforts. The group was founded in 1988 and is made up of community members, lawyers, scientists, coastal workers and members of faithbased groups.

former LSU cornerback, aka “the Honey Badger,” donated $1 million to the Tiger Athletic Foundation to benefit LSU’s Football Operations Center.

Mathieu — who was drafted by the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals in 2013 following his 2011 dismissal from LSU — said “all the things they did for me to try and help me off the football field, just wanted to reach back out to them.”

St. Bernard Hospital Service District and Foundation, the hospital district and foundation running the parish hospital network, spent nearly $100,000 on parties, events and gifts, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor in a report released Nov. 7. The report also notes that receipts were not provided for 22 of the 98 purchases and questions $1.4 million payments made to consultants Executive Resources LLC after its contract with the hospital had expired.

New Orleanian of the Year nominations Gambit is seeking nominations for its annual New Orleanian of the Year, a designation given to a local resident (or two) who made outstanding contributions to the area in 2016. Elected officials are not eligible.

Nominations must include a brief biographical sketch and the reasons you believe the person deserves recognition.

Email entries to response@ gambitweekly.com, and put “New Orleanian of the Year” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 9.

The New Orleanian of the Year will be announced in Gambit Jan. 3, 2017.

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TRUMP’S CABINET?

A Wall Street Journal report last week about President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team and potential cabinet included one very familiar name: Gov. (and former presidential candidate) Bobby Jindal. Jindal, of course, headed the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals at age 24, a position to which he was appointed by then-Gov. Mike Foster. As governor, Jindal emerged as a national voice against the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which Trump has vowed to repeal.

During his abortive bid for the GOP presidential nomination, Jindal put forward several plans, including one on health care, which includes planks on cross-state health insurance plans, cracking down on fraud, establishing health savings accounts and several anti-abortion measures, including “strengthening conscience protections for businesses and medical providers.” Much of this is in line with what Trump promised to do in his first 100 days in office, including a full repeal of the ACA, the establishment of health savings accounts and letting states manage Medicaid funds.

Throughout his own presidential campaign, Jindal slammed Trump relentlessly, calling him (among other things) “a narcissist and an egomaniac,” and “a shallow, unstable narcissist” and said Trump looked like he had “a squirrel sitting on his head.”

2. Quote of the week “We’re going to have one party ruling this country, and Obamacare is done.” — Democratic pundit and Clinton family ally James Carville, summing up last week’s election results on MSNBC. Carville added, “The diplomatic and financial consequences. ... I hate to say it, but I hope, please God, let me be wrong.”

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From the earliest returns in the U.S. Senate race, it was clear state Treasurer John Neely Kennedy would be advancing to the Dec. 10 runoff. In a second tier below him, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell jostled for second, with Campbell ultimately placing in the runoff.

Campbell is a Democrat; Kennedy a Republican. The final total: 25 percent for Kennedy, 17 percent for Campbell. Boustany came in a close third at 15 percent.

Also no surprise: U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise and Cedric Richmond were re-elected to their respective District 1 and District 2 seats with only token opposition.

4. Managing ‘the hotel next door’

As New Orleans officials update the city’s laws regulating short-term rentals, the city will begin staffing a department to oversee enforcement and permitting. The city’s Department of Safety and Permits previewed the new Short Term Rental Administration during a budget hearing before the New Orleans City Council Nov. 7. The department will have a manager, four inspectors and two IT staffers, positions that will be filled by next month. Shortterm rental listings companies like Airbnb have agreed to share their data with the city, and the city will begin contacting listings owners in January. City officials, using a timeline that puts the rules in place by April 1, 2017, will plan for the shortterm rental administration staff to begin issuing licenses and permits.

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Bike sharing coming next year New Orleans will begin a bike-sharing program in late 2017. Earlier this month, the New Orleans City Council approved a plan for New York-based Social Bicycles to build up to 70 stations with 700 bikes

vandalized the monument and several walls in the Warehouse District with anti-Trump graffiti. The exterior windows of Chase Bank also were broken. The protest was among several throughout the U.S. that night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities.

6. Shelter numbers

and Union Jack

The Louisiana SPCA (LA-SPCA) took more than 13,000 calls for service in 2015 while seeing a 20 percent increase in the number of adoptions, placements in rescue groups and transfers to other shelters. “That is a huge number in one year to accomplish,” said Chief Executive Officer Ana Zorrilla, who outlined the group’s budget — and financial stresses — to the New Orleans City Council Nov. 9.

The group is a private organization contracted by the city to handle service for companion animals.

“These services are not a luxury or an extra,” Zorrilla said. “They are critical to maintaining our community the way it is right now.” Its calls for service range from reports of strays and animals chained in yards to attacks by animals. The group sheltered more than 5,600 animals in 2015. The LA-SPCA projects a $586,000 deficit in 2017, which Zorilla says could affect city services — the organization could eliminate after-hours and weekend emergency services, which typically involve bite cases or responding to animals hit by cars or found in storm drains.

The city has a $2.5 million contract with the organization, and it generates a quarter of its revenue through fees and licenses. Zorilla says the LA-SPCA expects $3.5 million in expenses.

The city’s minimum wage increase also is expected to cost LA-SPCA an additional $100,000.

“We fully believe this is the right thing to do,” Zorrilla said, adding, “There is a real financial impact we’re not able to absorb or fundraise around.”

7. Trump protests result in no arrests

No arrests were made but one citation was issued following the first of several protests Nov. 9 beginning at Lee Circle after Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. About 200 people gathered at the base of the Robert E. Lee monument and spoke against hate- and fear-mongering, offering support to women, people of color and the LGBT community. A march sprang from the rally and made its way toward the French Quarter; a small group

8. Black and gold Playoffs or not, the New Orleans Saints will face off against the Miami Dolphins sometime after the first of the year — in the NFL’s international series. No date or venue has been announced by the league.

The Saints first played in London in 2008 in a matchup against the San Diego Chargers; this is only the team’s second NFL game abroad.

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Billy Joel to headline Smoothie King Center in 2017 Veteran singer/songwriter Billy Joel will play a show at Smoothie King Center Feb. 10, 2017. Joel last appeared in New Orleans in 2013 at the Jazz & Heritage Festival with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

(He also made an unannounced appearance at the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Bar, where he played a surprise set of tunes.)

A presale for American Express card members begins Mon. Nov. 14.

Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Fri. Nov. 18.

10. Ready for more debates?

The runoff election for the U.S. Senate seat held by David Vitter will be Dec. 10, and at least two televised debates have been set. Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, a Democrat, and Republican state Treasurer John Neely Kennedy have been invited to participate in a Dec. 1 faceoff hosted by Louisiana Public Broadcasting/Council for a Better Louisiana, and another the next night hosted by Nexstar and Baton Rouge station WVLA-TV. The last Senate debate earlier this month — hosted by Raycom Media and held at Dillard University — was widely criticized for its format (no students or journalists were allowed to be in the audience) and its methodology, which put white supremacist David Duke onstage with the five leading contenders. In last week’s primary election, Duke received only 3 percent of the vote, well below Raycom’s standard for inclusion. To top it off, the debate was pre-empted on Raycom’s New Orleans station, WVUE-TV, due to Game 7 of the World Series.

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that can be rented out and returned to other stations around town. New Orleans Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Hebert expects the company to roll out fee plans on monthly and daily rates, with a $20 annual rate for lower-income residents. A $15 monthly plan will allow up to one hour of use a day; hourly rentals will be set at $8. The city plans to collect 2 percent of all revenues above $2,500 for each bike.

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Da Winnas & Da Loozas Recapping the carnage after an acrimonious campaign season

BY CLANCY DUBOS THE ACRIMONIOUS CAMPAIGNS OF 2016 SET NEW LOWS EVEN BY LOUISIANA STANDARDS, but as al-

ways Election Day leaves in its wake a fresh set of political victors and vanquished. And because we love elections so much here in the Bayou State, we get to have one more before it’s all over — the U.S. Senate runoff Dec. 10.

That Senate showdown no doubt will have its share of fireworks, but in the end it isn’t expected to be close, which means it’s already time to take stock of the carnage. Herewith our post-election recap of Da Winnas and Da Loozas, starting with …

DA WINNAS

Gov. John Bel Edwards (left) House Majority Whip Steve Scalise P H OTO S B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

1. The Louisiana GOP — After a tough loss in the 2015 gubernatorial election, the state Republican Party rebounded in a big way this election season. All GOP congressional incumbents were re-elected easily, and Republican state Treasurer John Kennedy appears to be in great shape to win the runoff for U.S. Senate against Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell. Louisiana finally will join the rest of the South in having two Republican senators in Washington.

Also, Donald Trump carried Louisiana by an even bigger margin than either Mitt Romney or John McCain.

2. Gov. John Bel Edwards — The governor backed Foster Campbell in the Senate race, and his support proved crucial in Campbell edging out Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany for the second runoff spot.

Here in New Orleans, Campbell finished just ahead of Caroline Fayard, who had Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s all-out support. This was a purely

intramural contest, but it’s clear which high-profile Democrat has the longest coattails in every corner of the state.

3. Charter school proponents — Even after teacher unions tried to elect a school board majority that would favor traditional school governance in New Orleans, the local board retains a solid four-vote majority in support of charter schools. The unions poured money into the race against Woody Koppel in District 6, but he won with 53 percent of the vote. This means charter schools, which let parents choose where their kids attend public schools, should survive the coming return of all Orleans public schools to the local school board’s oversight.

4. Steve Scalise — The House Majority Whip already has serious clout on The Hill, but now that Donald Trump will occupy the White House, Scalise is likely to wield even more influence. Unlike House Speaker Paul Ryan, who backed away from Trump when the mercurial president-elect went off script (and out of bounds) during the campaign, Scalise never wavered in his support of the GOP nominee. Loyalty always matters to a new president, and Scalise’s fealty to Trump, whether you like the president-elect or not, should inure to the congressman’s benefit.

5. David Vitter — Even though he’s leaving elective office and played no public role in the race to succeed him during the primary, much of Sen. David Vitter’s campaign apparatus lined up behind John Kennedy — and Vitter wasted no time endorsing Kennedy right after the primary.

Equally important, the strategy that failed Vitter in the governor’s race a year ago worked like a charm for Kennedy: attacking GOP opponents in the primary and running against the establishment. Plus, assuming Kennedy wins the December runoff (which is a safe bet), Vitter will have the consolation of prevailing in a proxy war against John Bel Edwards this go-round.

Which brings us to …

DA LOOZAS 1. Louisiana Democrats — Last year’s impressive victory by John Bel Edwards in the governor’s race now looks more and more like a one-off.

This year’s elections saw Louisiana

return to its predictable “ruby red” hue.

In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton won just 38 percent of the vote — well below Barack Obama’s 41 percent in Mayor Mitch Landrieu 2008 and P H OTO B Y 2012. Although C H E R Y L G E R B E R Foster Campbell eked out a runoff spot against John Kennedy in the Senate race, his prospects do not look good.

2. Mayor Mitch Landrieu — He backed Caroline Fayard in the U.S. Senate race and she narrowly lost Hizzoner’s home base of New Orleans to Foster Campbell.

3. Louisiana’s Capitol clout — We now have one of the weakest congressional delegations in the country, with the notable exception of House Majority Whip Scalise, of course. Scalise certainly will bolster the state’s case on any issue in the House, but in the Senate we will have two first-termers beginning in January.

4. Public universities and higher ed boards — After voter rejection of proposed Constitutional Amendments 2 and 6, state lawmakers will have to continue wrestling with the politically volatile issue of higher education tuition levels without having the tools to temper higher ed cuts in lean budget years. Amendment 2 would have allowed higher education governing boards to set tuition levels, as is done in just about every other state. Amendment 6 would have allowed lawmakers to tap certain “protected” funds that should not outrank colleges and universities in terms of budget priorities. Failure of these two amendments will almost certainly lead to more higher-ed cuts.

5. Fiscal reform — The defeat of proposed Amendment 3 will not help the cause of sane fiscal policies in Louisiana. The amendment would have eliminated the deductibility of federal income taxes on corporate tax returns — something few other states allow but (typically) one of many generous giveaways that Louisiana showers on big businesses. This bodes ill for fiscal reform efforts in 2017, but that will bring a whole new set of winnas and loozas — and an another acrimonious round of battles.

THE BEST POLITICIAN I EVER KNEW NEVER RAN FOR OFFICE. He never

held a fundraiser or asked anyone for votes. Never even put up a lawn sign. But he knew better than most what makes people tick because he understood human nature. He knew how to talk to people on their level, and people liked him immensely because he always made them feel comfortable, valued and respected.

There was nothing phony about him.

He was my dad, Clarence James DuBos Jr., and he died Nov. 5 at the age of 95.

If I have understood anything about politics, it’s because of the things Clarence taught me about people. A salesman at heart, he had a ready smile, a genuine warmth and a dry yet playful sense of humor.

A member of what Tom Brokaw and Stephen Ambrose called “the greatest generation” of Americans, Clarence lived by a few simple rules: work hard, treat people right, be a loyal friend, trust in God, provide for your family, help those in need.

He attended college for barely a semester, but he was a voracious reader — from the classics to Zane Grey, from the daily newspaper to John le Carre. Depending on the circumstances, he might quote Shakespeare or W.C. Fields. He distilled his wisdom to a few memorable quotes, which I heard many times as a boy: • “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.”

• “I trust everyone — until they give me a reason not to.”

• “It costs you nothing to give someone a compliment, but it may be worth the whole world to them.”

Clarence James DuBos Jr. PHOTO COURTESY THE DUBOS FAMILY

And my favorite, which he would utter (with a wry grin) on those rare occasions when I did something well: “Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while.”

I never heard him call another man a bad name, but if he thought someone was dishonest, he might say, “That fellow could hide behind a corkscrew,” or “When he dies, they won’t have to dig him a grave — they’ll just screw him into the ground.”

I don’t know how he did it, but Clarence worked at least 10 hours a day, sometimes 12 hours, yet he

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CLANCY DUBOS always found time to be with each of his children and grandchildren.

He attended every one of my little league football and baseball games, my six sisters’ Girl Scout or school functions, my brother Roy’s band recitals, my brother David’s films, and he and my mom never missed a parent-teacher conference. When my niece Natalie asked him to take her to her high school’s father-daughter dance because her dad had to work, Clarence happily obliged — and they won the jitterbug contest.

He was a creature of habit in a reassuring way. The first thing he did when he returned home every night was kiss my mom and all my sisters — and ask my brothers and me if we had finished our homework. We said grace before meals, even in restaurants, and some nights at the dinner table he’d tune a radio to live broadcasts of the rosary. Every day during Lent, we all went to 5 p.m. Mass, and my eight siblings and I filled an entire pew every Sunday morning.

He made annual retreats at Manresa, and he stayed up late every night to read and say his prayers.

As if he weren’t busy enough, Clarence also embraced civic and charitable causes. He chaired the local board of what became The Arc of Greater New Orleans, and he made a point of hiring the developmentally disabled, Vietnam veterans, and newly arrived Vietnamese craftsmen in the 1970s. A child of the Great Depression, he understood the importance of work; he gave a summer job to every teenage kid in our neighborhood who asked for one.

When I was a young reporter, I met an old New Orleans politician named Milton “Snake” Stire, who served as New Orleans’ Civil Sheriff for many years. When Stire learned that Clarence was my dad, he pulled me close and said, “I’ve known your father for many years. Let me tell you something: He would have made one helluva politician.” Then he leaned closer for emphasis: “One helluva politician.”

Stire was right. Clarence could walk into a roomful of strangers and within 15 minutes there would be a semicircle of people standing around him, listening to him tell stories or jokes. I saw him do this more than once.

Yes, Clarence would have made a great politician in the traditional sense, had he chosen that path. But as much as he loved politics and people, his ambition was simpler, maybe even nobler: He just wanted to be a good dad. At that, he succeeded beyond measure.

Clarence had a dry yet playful sense of humor.

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COMMENTARY

Blue “A LITTLE BLUE DOT IN A BIG RED STATE.” THAT’S A DESCRIPTION OFTEN APPLIED TO AUSTIN, TEXAS

by national politicos, but it’s just as applicable to New Orleans. The results of the presidential and senatorial elections last week confirmed that. Travis County, Texas (home of Austin) voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, 66 percent to 27 percent. Support for Clinton over Trump in Orleans Parish (81-15 percent) left Austin in the dust. Last week’s vote for Clinton in New Orleans was one point larger than the city’s vote to re-elect President Barack Obama in 2012. The local percentage for Clinton was substantially larger than Austin’s, Seattle’s and Portland’s, in fact. Metrowide, Clinton and Trump literally split the vote right down the middle, getting 48 percent each in greater New

Orleans, according to UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak.

Simply put, New Orleans is blue, and getting bluer.

After last Tuesday, many New Orleanians were feeling mighty blue, indeed. “We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought,” Clinton said in her concession speech Nov. 9.

“But I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future.” We agree.

For some New Orleanians, the election evoked the same feelings of disassociation that followed Hurricane Katrina and the federal floods — a sense of disconnection with the rest of America (and, in this case, the rest of the state). How could it not?

Four out of five people you see at a city grocery, at a neighborhood restaurant, at a

New Orleans is blue, and getting bluer.

After last Tuesday, many New Orleanians were feeling mighty blue, indeed.

Sunday second line — they all came away from the election disappointed if not shaken.

Adding to the disconnect was the knowledge that their candidate won the national popular vote.

In an essay posted Nov. 9, Hrag Vartanian, a critic born in Aleppo, Syria, and now living in the U.S., asked,

“What do we do now as artists, writers, curators and other members of a community that was so vested in one candidate?” Many New Orleanians are asking themselves the same question.

For now: Exhale. Visit a local park. Eat a po-boy. Go fishing. Go to a second line.

Listen to some live local mu-

sic. Do something quintessentially New Orleans.

And — though you might not want to hear it now — get ready to vote again. Louisianans will return to the polls Dec. 10 to decide whether state Treasurer John Kennedy, a Republican, or Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, a Democrat, will represent us in the U.S. Senate for the next six years.

The difference between the two is stark, and, yes, your vote matters.

If you are among those whose candidate won Tuesday night: congratulations.

If you’re disappointed at the presidential outcome take heart: We’ll do it all again on Nov. 3, 2020. Until then, make sure you, your family and your friends are registered to vote (www.geauxvote.com) — and don’t wait four more years to make your voices heard.

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Crown & Anchor English Pub

200 Pelican Ave., (504) 227-1007; www.crownanchorpub.com; @CrownAnchorPub Greeted by the trusty blue TARDIS sitting outside the bar and themed cocktails inside, longtime Doctor Who fans will feel right at home. In the style of a small-town British pub, the dog-friendly tavern also has a darts league and hosts a pub quiz the last Thursday of every month. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Dry Dock Cafe

133 Delaronde St., (504) 361-8240; www.thedrydockcafe.com Located in historic Algiers Point near the ferry landing, this bar and restaurant is a regular docking spot for neighborhood residents and also draws tourists who stop in for a cold beer and po-boy, Creole cuisine or seafood dishes. Signature drinks include Sex on the Levee, a mix of rum, passion fruit and club soda, and Dry Dock rum punch, a blend of rums and fruit juices. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Gambit’s 2016 guide to dive bars, sophisticated sipping spots and everything in between in and around New Orleans

INDEX

PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER NEW ORLEANS » Algiers ............................................................................ 15 » Bywater ......................................................................... 15 » CBD/Warehouse District ......................................17 » Citywide ....................................................................... 27 » Faubourg Marigny .................................................. 27 » French Quarter .......................................................... 31 » Lakeview ......................................................................45 » Mid-City/Treme/Gentilly .....................................46 » New Orleans East....................................................50 » Riverbend/Carrollton/University areas ......50 » Uptown ......................................................................... 52 JEFFERSON PARISH EAST BANK » Harahan ........................................................................58 » Jefferson ......................................................................58 » Kenner ...........................................................................59 » Metairie .........................................................................59 JEFFERSON PARISH WEST BANK » Gretna ............................................................................. 61 » Harvey ...........................................................................63 NORTHSHORE » Abita Springs .............................................................63 » Bush ................................................................................63 » Covington ....................................................................64 » Madisonville ................................................................64 » Mandeville ...................................................................64 » Slidell ..............................................................................64 OUTSKIRTS » Arabi ...............................................................................64 » Chalmette ....................................................................64

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3700 Gen. Meyer Ave., (504) 3619102; www.jnkbarnola.com Boasting the slogan “Naturally Algiers,” along with a chill covered patio where smokers can puff and anyone can watch sports on mounted TVs, the bar offers a pleasant mix of downhome and upscale vibes. There are 20-plus beers on tap — and a $2 draft of the day. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Old Point Bar

545 Patterson Drive, (504) 364-0950; www.oldpointbarnola.com Just a few blocks from the Algiers ferry landing, the Old Point Bar is a casual neighborhood joint with live music several nights a week and killer bloody marys. Stretch out at one of the sidewalk tables or step inside to shoot pool or darts. Bring Fido if you feel like it. Open daily. No food.

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141 Delaronde St., Algiers Point, (504) 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com The wine bar invites guests to pair a glass or bottle of wine with its menu of pizza and small plates. Build your own cheese board with your choice of artisanal accoutrements, or share a specialty pizza with friends. Wine and appetizers are $1 off during happy hour. Open Mon.-Sat. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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B.J.’s Lounge

4301 Burgundy St.; www.facebook.com/bjs.bywater B.J.’s has everything you want in a neighborhood bar: a venerable jukebox, cheap drinks, a surplus of characters to people-watch, and a quotidian randomness to its offerings: There’s live music sometimes, food sometimes, poetry in the living room sometimes.

One thing never changes: This spot is cash only. Open daily. No food.

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Bacchanal

600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com; @bacchanalwine A lot has changed at Bacchanal over the years: The wine shop has added a full restaurant menu, a second floor of all-indoor seating and craft cocktails.

What hasn’t changed is how popular the Bywater courtyard is. Tables are first-come, first-served with no reservations, so plan accordingly. There’s live music seven days a week. Free wine tastings 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Bar Redux

801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com; @BarRedux The menu reflects the tastes of the neighborhood, with hipster favorites Miller High Life and Strongbow Cider, as well as inexpensive vegan, Creole and Caribbean grub. The club hosts entertainment ranging from bingo to blues to burlesque Tuesday through Sunday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Branch at Oxalis

3162 Dauphine St., (504) 267-4776; www.oxalisbyater.com; @OxalisBywater There’s a sharp focus on whiskey (it carries more than 30 labels) at this Bywater bar and restaurant, which describes its food as “vintage New Orleans.” Favored cocktails include the Smoked Boulevardier, a pour of Sazerac rye with Campari, Colin Rouge and applewood smoke, and the Bywater Botanical, Corner Creek bourbon, Oxalis syrup, Bittermens Boston bitters and shaved ice. Food is available until 11 p.m. weekdays and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bud Rip’s Old 9th Ward Bar

900 Piety St., (504) 945-5762; @BudRips If only these walls could talk. Still bearing the nickname for late iconic owner Edward “Bud Rip” Ripoll Jr., this downtown institution at the corner of Burgundy and Piety streets has stood sentry over countless changes over the years. Then again, a quick glance around the dimly lit, recently upgraded bar shows that some things never change: 9th Ward neighbors stopping by to catch up or forget about it all. Open daily. No food.

Cafe Henri

800 Louisa St., (504) 302-2357; www.henri.cafe; @cafehenriNola The modern cafe and neighborhood bar serves dishes like beef carpaccio paired with fried oysters, the Henri burger and salmon with potatoes and asparagus. The frozen Negroni is a popular drink. Happy hour includes half-off cocktails and burgers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

The Country Club

634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com; @countryclubnola The Creole cottage provides lots of spaces to lounge with a drink or participate in specialty nights including trivia games (Monday) and watching PAGE 17

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THE BIG BAR GUIDE parties for American Horror Story and New Orleans Saints games. There’s also a swimming pool, expansive backyard patio and restaurant. High balls, skinny Cooladas, beer and shots are popular drinks. Food options include Parmesan polenta cake, boudin boulettes and clams and chorizo.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

J&J’s Sports Lounge

800 France St., (504) 942-8877; www.jjssportslounge.com A scenester’s playground until the wee hours, by day J&J’s waves its sports-bar flag high. The laid-back neighborhood watering hole screens all NFL and Big 10 games and features old-school sports memorabilia. A large-screen projector is reserved for New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University games. 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 The railroad-themed bar hosts beer launches by local and national craft breweries on the first and third Thursday of each month. The food menu includes specialty burgers made with grass-fed, hormone-free beef, salads and bar food. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700; www.marizaneworleans.com; @marizaNOLA Sit at the wraparound bar and watch the goings-on in the kitchen or choose a table in the bustling dining room. The popular Spritz is made with Aperol, prosecco, club soda and orange. The restaurant serves Northern Italian-inspired cuisine, fish, oysters on the half-shell, pasta, pizza, cured meats 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 Old-school 9th Ward enough to serve as a gathering spot for the start of the Downtown Irish Club’s walking parade on St. Patrick’s Day, Markey’s has occupied its corner since the 1940s with a no-frills approach that caters to devout regulars and curious hipsters. There are 27 types of beer, and sports — lots of sports — on 16 TVs. The kitchen serves pub food until 2 a.m. daily. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

N7

1117 Montegut St.; www.facebook.com/n7nola This not-easy-to-find bar wasn’t a secret very long. Bon Apetit named the little French cafe to its list of the nation’s best new restaurants in August. Patrons venturing beyond the wooden fence with “N 7” stenciled by the door will find ample seating at cabaret-sized tables on the covered patio, and there are a few seats at the bar inside. There’s a small menu of French dishes with Asian accents

and imported canned seafood, but N 7 seems best suited for lounging over drinks and snacks. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Okay Bar

1700 Port St., (504) 457-7212; www.okaybar.com The newly opened spot has a laidback, old-school bar atmosphere with checkered floors, a dart board and a large patio. The drinks are cheap, and there always are $3 tacos (unless it’s happy hour, when they are $2) with options of veggie or meat. Specialty boilermaker combos include Jameson and Lefthand Milk Stout beer. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Red’s Chinese

3048 St. Claude Ave., (504) 304-6030; www.redschinese.com The restaurant creates unique takes on Chinese fare. The drink menu includes wine, a selection of bottled beers, cocktails and house-made frozen daiquiris. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Saturn Bar

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

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8 Block Kitchen & Bar

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.neworleans.regency.hyatt.com/ en/hotel/dining/8blockkitchenandbar.html; @hyattneworleans Visitors can enjoy free live jazz and soul music at the Hyatt Regency restaurant and bar from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The bar serves craft cocktails and there’s a menu of classic New Orleans cuisine.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

AC Lounge

AC Hotel, 221 Carondelet St., (504) 962-0700; www.marriott.com; @achotelbourbon The European-inspired lounge brings a contemporary style to the lobby of the AC Hotel. There’s live music on Thursday and Friday. European-style tapas are available at the bar.

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Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Alto

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel. com/neworleans/alto; @aceneworleans Located in the rooftop garden of the Ace Hotel, the grill offers poolside drinks and dining (yes, you can swim), as well as views of the city. The El Camino Real is blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, ginger and agave, while the frozen Blue Hawaii mixes vodka, blue curacao, Coco Lopez, pineapple and lemon.

Hot dogs and burgers are on the menu alongside seasonal salads, seafood and grilled meats. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The American Sector Restaurant & Bar

945 Magazine St., (504) 5281940; www.nationalww2museum.org/americansector 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, including burgers, salads with

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ingredients from the adjacent Victory Garden, classic comfort food like meatloaf and chicken fried steak, and lots of seafood.

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.

Balise

640 Carondelet St., (504) 4594449; www.balisenola.com; @balisenola 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.

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THE BIG BAR GUIDE neworleans.com; @barcadianola 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 complete with live music, drink specials and game-day grub such as house-ground burgers.

The Barcadia Bomber is made with four kinds of vodka and two fruit juices. Barcadia is 21-older only after 9 p.m. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Cajun Bar at Mulate’s

Mulate’s, 201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com; @Mulates Two-step your way into Mulate’s around 7 p.m. any night to move your feet to live music

by Cajun music performers.

Dedication to Acadiana also surfaces in drinks such as the Cajun Country Old-Fashioned made with LA1 aged whiskey, and seasonal cocktails such as the Rougaroux: LA1 praline rum, a splash of milk, Bailey’s and coffee liqueur. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Capdeville

520 Capdeville St., (504) 3715161; www.capdevillenola.com; @mayorcapdeville Marked by a casual vibe with a dash of rock ’n’ roll swagger, Capdeville’s atmosphere encourages 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 daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

Catahoula Pisco Bar

Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St., (504) 603-2442; www.catahoulahotel.com The hotel bar and cafe has a Caribbean vibe and Peruvian-inspired food, such as the Salchi-

papas fries made with wild boar sausage. There’s a courtyard for sipping cocktails like the pisco sour or pisco punch. Open daily.

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 The hotel’s dog-friendly rooftop bar specializes in blended frozen cocktails in the summer and warming, seasonal cocktails in cooler months. On Wednesday, bottles of wine are half price.

Sparkling Sunday features Catahoula mimosas for $4. Open daily. Food available.

Chuck’s Sports Bar

510 Gravier St., (504) 524-9485 Serving up a decidedly dive-y take on the typical sports bar, the requisite eclectic patrons and jukebox make the atmosphere at Chuck’s. Patrons come to watch sporting events — and for the guarantee of solid prices on stiff drinks. Open daily. No food.

Circle Bar

1032 St. Charles Ave., (504) 588-2616; www.circlebarneworleans.com Long a nexus of the local punk/ hipster/live-music fiend scenes, Circle Bar hosts two live music acts every night, with a regular rotation of local players warming up the stage for no cover charge around 7 p.m. before headliners hit around 10 p.m.

While not always available, the bar’s original Beefatini features Beefeater gin and over-sized olives stuffed with beef jerky.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Cocktail Bar at Windsor Court

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 523-6000; www.windsorcourthotel.com/ cocktail-bar-windsor-court Slide into a leather bar chair and order a classic cocktail like a Sazerac or one of mixologist

Kent Westmoreland’s concoctions like a Bonnie Prince Charlie, a mix of vodka, lemon, raspberries, sugar and sparkling water. There’s live jazz music Thursday through Saturday, and the food menu includes roasted Brussels sprouts, pub steak and more. Open Tue.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.7 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Compere Lapin

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119; www.comperelapin.com Abigail Gullo won the title Bartender of the Year at a competition in Puerto Rico this summer, but locals only have to go to chef Nina Compton’s Caribbean-themed eatery to enjoy her drinks. Gullo reworks classic cocktails and crafts new ones, and there always are a couple of frozen drink options. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse Prime Lounge

628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-7600; www.desivegasteaks.com; @desisteaks The sophisticated lounge offers a changing menu of small plates to go with cocktails including the popular Avenue Punch.

There’s sports on TV and free Wi-Fi, and domestic beer is $3 during happy hour. The adjoining restaurant serves steaks and seafood. Open Tue.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

The District

711 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 3011476; www.districtnola.com The modern space has high seating, a generous number of TVs and bar food served till late.

Located close to the convention center, the bar attracts out-oftowners as well as neighborhood residents (and their dogs).

Tuesday is trivia night. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.-midnight Mon., 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

Emeril’s New Orleans

800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-new-orleans; @Emerils Patrons can dine at the bar and enjoy selections from Emeril’s a la carte menu featuring contemporary New Orleans dishes. The Saints Thyme cocktail is made with orange vodka, St. Germain, grapefruit juice, thyme simple syrup and fresh thyme. Open daily. Food available.

Ernst Cafe

600 S. Peters St., (504) 5258544; www.ernstcafe.co; @Ernst_Cafe Take a seat on the dog-friendly patio of the century-old building and enjoy the bar’s take on classic cocktails like the Sazerac and Dark and Stormy. The food menu offers casual comfort food. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Fountain Lounge

Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-5486; www.therooseveltneworleans.com A new take on the Fountain Lounge that opened in The Roosevelt Hotel in 1938, this bar has a long wine list and cocktails such as the rum-based Bayou Swizzle and the Jambalaya, which combines Southern Comfort, peach schnapps, lime juice and grenadine. There’s live music Wednesday through Saturday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5593; www.fultonalley.com; @FultonAlley This boutique bar, game room and bowling alley elevates leisure sports to elegant heights.

Specialty drinks include the Black Eye in Manhattan and Gintilly Sunrise. The menu offers Southern street food. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.

Fulton St. Bistro | Bar

Omni Riverfront Hotel, 701 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 524-8200 On top of a kitchen offering a Parisian-inspired menu and a New Orleans-style Sunday jazz brunch (played by Treme trumpeter Kid Merv), Fulton bills itself as the city’s only “gin-centric” bar, boasting classic cocktails like Ramos gin fizz, 17 artisan gins and select tonics. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.7 p.m. weekdays.

Garden Grill and Bar

Hilton Garden Inn, 1001 S. Peters St., (504) 525-0044; www.neworleansconventioncenter.hgi.com This hotel bar is a destination for everything from business meetings over martinis and pesto pasta for lunch to watching the big game. The bar also is known for its bloody mary and a cosmopolitan-hurricane combination dubbed the Cosmocane. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Gordon Biersch

200 Poydras St., (504) 5522739; www.gordonbiersch.com; @Gordon-BierschNO Everything that arrives in your glass and on your plate is made in-house at Gordon Biersch. The national brewer recently rolled out new brews 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.

Handsome Willy’s

218 S. Robertson St., (504) 5250377; www.handsomewillys.com A range of DJs command the turntable on specialty nights during the week, and there’s a late-night dance party every Friday at this funky retro bar.

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Happy’s Irish Pub

1009 Poydras St., (504) 5096348; www.happysirishpub. com; @HappysIrishPub 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.

Hobnobber’s

139 Carondelet St., (504) 525-5428 Although it bills itself as the best-kept secret in New Orleans, the back-room kitchen at Hobnobber’s is a huge draw (until it closes at 2 p.m.), serving catfish, gumbo and beans and rice Monday through Saturday. The bar welcomes all comers for drinks, darts, pool and specials like Tuesday’s bingo night. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour noon4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

The Howlin’ Wolf

907 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf. com; @Howlinwolfnola The live music venue has showcased a range of local and national music acts for more than 25 years. The bar is made with hand-carved mahogany salvaged from the demolition of Al Capone’s Lexington Hotel. The venue serves all NOLA Brewing and Abita beers, PBR and mixed drinks. Food is available at Howlin’ Wolf Den. Open daily.

Food available.

The Howlin’ Wolf Den

901 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf. com; @Howlinwolfnola This dog-friendly restaurant and music venue is a restored horse barn built in the 1800s.

The kitchen serves late-night, Creole-inspired bar food, offering dishes like pulled pork Cuban sandwiches, blackened fish tacos and bacon and cheddar beignets. There’s live music nightly and comedy on Tuesday and Thursday. Open daily. Food available.

Josephine Estelle

Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3070; www. josephineestelle.com; @JosephineEstelle (Instagram) Step into this casual, contemporary bar for a Jockey Club, which mixes blanc de blancs, orange liqueur and orange bitters or the house Old Fashioned, featuring bourbon, demerara and bitters. The full menu of Italian and Southern cuisine is available at the bar.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

Little Gem Saloon

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863 This club dates back to 1904, when it hosted originators of jazz. Reopened in 2012, the restaurant continues to showcase live music from local legends like Kermit Ruffins. The bar serves cocktails, martinis, wine and beer.

During happy hour, there’s a $5 food menu and a daily specialty cocktail. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Loa

International House Hotel, 221 Camp St., (504) 553-9550;

www.ihhotel.com/loa Spirit handler Alan Walter and his bar team offer an ambitious seasonal cocktail menu with whimsical names such as the mezcal- or tequila-based Park & Fly, the peachy Portrait of a Lady, or the rye-forward Rand McNally. Kathryn Rose Wood hosts the weekly songwriter series on Thursday.

Open daily. No food.

The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel

600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel.com/neworleans; @aceneworleans Set in the French art deco living room-inspired lobby of the Ace Hotel, the bar offers live music at Three Keys most nights, a DJ others. Signature cocktails include Afternoon Delight, bourbon and lemon with fizzy lemongrass-mint black tea, and The Underdog, a mix of Bechrova herbal liqueur, fino sherry, Cocchi vermouth and bitters. The bar menu includes poutine and house-made charcuterie.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

Longitude 90

Le Meridien Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.lemeridienneworleanshotel.com/new-orleans-restaurants In the morning, Longitude 90 focuses on French-inspired cuisine, but at night it becomes a cocktail bar with a “sparkling” menu of effervescent offerings and spritzers based on standard drinks.

Popular choices include the Sparkling Sazerac and Sparkling French 007. Beers and appetizers are half off from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

Guests share a laugh and cocktails in the eclectic bar at One Eyed Jacks in the French Quarter.

through Friday. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com; @LucysNewOrleans The bright surf shack atmosphere at Lucy’s draws a lively crowd for international sports on TV and a menu of coastal cuisine including pork sliders, ceviche, burgers, quesadillas, salads and tacos. Wings are 75 cents during Sunday football games. The bar features draft beers from around the world and original cocktails such as Lucy’s classic margarita made with Sauza gold tequila. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Manning’s Eat — Drink — Cheer

519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.manningsneworleans. com; @manningsnola The family-friendly sports haven offers everything you’d expect, considering it bears the name of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning. More than 30 TVs means you’ll never miss a game, and the primo spots are the leather recliners in front of a 13-by-8-foot mega screen. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

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(504) 335-1760; www.ohmlounge.com The upscale lounge melds a contemporary Asian theme with the tradition of white tablecloth dining. Tucked inside Barcadia, Ohm 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.

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Peche

800 Magazine St., (504) 522-1744; www.pecherestaurant.com Chef Donald Link’s rustic seafood restaurant serves craft cocktails, beer and wine.

The open kitchen gives guests a view of the open-hearth fire where Gulf Coast fish, oysters, shrimp and crab are cooked. Open Mon.-Sat. Full menu available.

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The Polo Lounge

Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 522-1992; www. grillroomneworleans.com/ new-orleans-polo-club-lounge The classically appointed bar is an elegant space where guests can lounge on leather couches and chairs 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.

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Masquerade

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6089; www.masqueradenightclub.com; @masqueradeNOLA Want to sample one of the city’s more over-the-top nightclubs? Upgrade to the Harrah’s Casino VIP treatment at Masquerade, a pulsing-light, throbbing-music dance party full of flashy showgirls and patrons looking for a good time.

Open daily. No food.

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424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ meril; @MerilNOLA The restaurant opens at 10 a.m. for New Orleans Saints home games (opening is 11:30 a.m. other days), and guests can watch TV around the casual U-shaped bar and sip a No. 21: gin, Southern Comfort,

house-made falernum sweet syrup and yuzu. There’s an a la carte menu of small plates and more than 30 wines by the glass. Open daily.

Food available.

The Metropolitan Nightclub

310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 568-1702; www.metropolitannightclub.com The Metropolitan holds its dance parties, noted for hot DJs and cutting-edge videos with stunning visual effects, inside its home at the sprawling Generations Hall. Look for local EDM titans such as Disco Donnie booking the dance scene’s best every weekend.

Open Saturday. No food.

Monkey Board

Troubadour Hotel, 1111 Gravier St., (504) 518-5600; www.monkeyboardnola.com;

@troubadourhotel At this hip rooftop bar with graffiti art and reclaimed architectural elements, there’s live music nightly, a menu of street food-inspired bites, city views, cocktails and beer.

A popular drink is the frozen 20th Century cocktail. Open daily. Food available.

Nola Tropical Winery

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk; 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 144; (504) 5616010; www.nolatropicalwinery.com It’s all about the vino at this bar inside The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk mall.

It offers complimentary wine tastings, fruit-infused wine and wine smoothies. Open daily. No food.

Ohm Lounge

601 Tchoupitoulas St.,

Hilton Riverside Hotel, 2 Poydras St., (504) 561-0500; www.facebook.com/publicbeltneworleans; @HiltonRiverside The elegant speakeasy-themed piano bar serves craft cocktails named after the women of Storyville, New Orleans’ former red-light district, including Ella’s Sinful Secret, a mix of Boodles gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, dry vermouth and celery bitters. There’s live jazz Thursday through Saturday nights. Open daily. No food.

Q&C Bar

Q&C Hotel, 344 Camp St., (504) 587-9700; www.qandc.com The bar’s commitment to pouring the best in local and regional brands is reflected in its selection of suds from Abita Brewing, NOLA Brewing, Urban South, Gnarly Barley, Parish Brewing and Southern Prohibition in Mississippi.

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Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen

748 Camp St., (504) 298-7317; www.nolarebellion.com Rebellion’s soulful spin on Creole cuisine and modern flair in classic cocktails is served in a space that from 196573 held the studio of the late Cosimo Matassa, when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee produced the Meters’ seminal funk sound. Drink menu highlights include Moscow Mule, seasonal libations and wine flights. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Red Eye Bar and Grill

852 S. Peters St., (504) 593-9393; www.worldfamousredeye.com; @TheRedEyeNOLA 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 $2, well drinks $3 and appetizers are half price during weekday happy hours. There’s a range of specialty burgers, salads, chili cheese fries, meat pies and more.

Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Republic New Orleans

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

Rock-N-Sake Bar & Sushi

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com; @rocknsakesushi A lighted glass-top bar illuminates house specialties such as the Berry Blossom, sake margarita and Tokyo-tini. The menu features sushi, small plates, noodle dishes, soups and salads.

TGIT offers $5 cocktails, wine and hot sake after 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Open Tue.Sun. Full restaurant menu.

The Rusty Nail

1100 Constance St., (504) 525-5515; www.therustynail.biz; @rustynailnola The dog-friendly bar has an 86-inch projection screen for watching sports and a lush back patio. Tuesday is trivia night and there’s live music or a DJ occasionally. Pop-ups and food trucks are frequent attractions. During Cheers for Charity from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 20 percent of sales are donated to nonprofits. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Wed. and Fri.

The Sazerac Bar

The Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, (504) 648-1200; www.therooseveltneworleans.com; @TheRoosevelt_NO The Sazerac Bar carries the history and lore of its namesake drink. Paul Ninas murals flanking the African walnut bar take you back to the grandeur of old New Orleans — a time when Huey

P. Long strolled in to order a Ramos gin fizz. The elegant barstools and plush banquettes of today’s Sazerac Bar invite locals and visitors to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and conversation. Open daily. No food.

Seaworthy

630 Carondelet St., (504) 930-3071; www.seaworthynola.com; @SeaworthyNola Classic cocktails including Negronis and sidecars are available, as well as contemporary and signature drinks such as Holywater — spiced rum and cognac mixed with green chartreuse, house-made almond syrup, grapefruit, lemon, lime and Angostura bitters — or Better & Better, a mix of mezcal, overproof Jamaican rum and velvet falernum. The seafood-heavy menu ranges from caviar and lobster to a burger.

Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

South Market Pub and Grill

735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.southmarketpub.com; @southmarketpub There are game-day specials on Fireball, Jameson and Jagermeister shots, bloody marys and wings. The food menu includes burgers, sandwiches and bar grub like fried pickles, gator bites and Southwest eggrolls. Open daily. Food available.

The Swizzle Stick Bar

Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com; @CafeAdelaide 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.

Tommy’s Wine Bar

752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com/tommys-wine-bar; @tommyswinenola Tommy’s Wine Bar is a bastion of OldWorld charm. The handsome wood bar and pillars draw the eye, but lush appointments rule the room. Pick from the bar’s wide selection of wines and, if you’re hungry, pair your choice with a plate of cheese, pate or charcuterie.

You also can order appetizers and desserts from Tommy’s Cuisine next door.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Trenasse

Intercontinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., Suite 100, (504) 680-7000; www.icneworleans.com/eat/trenasse This storefront-style restaurant in the Intercontinental Hotel serves locally sourced south Louisiana fare and drinks. An extensive wine list includes an array of imported Rieslings and domestic and imported pinot noirs.

There’s valet parking and outdoor seating. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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Vic’s Kangaroo Cafe

636 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 524-4329 A smartass chalkboard sign might draw you in (“Abs are cool but have you tried beer?”), but once inside, you’ll find ice-cold drinks and a laidback atmosphere at this Warehouse District dive. The Australian pub also offers international flair, with flags hanging from the ceiling. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Victory

339 Baronne St., (504) 522-8664; www.victorynola.com; @victorynola Bartenders make a new cocktail daily and bar patrons all get a free sample.

The bar specializes in classic cocktails and new takes in a trendy setting of plush seating and exotic decor. Little Boy Blue is vodka mixed with lemon juice, house-made simple syrup, blueberries, sage and lavender. The bar menu includes truffle popcorn, baked brie with seasonal fruit and toast points, Korean barbecue wraps and pizza. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Vitascope Hall

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www. neworleans.regency.hyatt.com; @HyattNewOrleans The sports bar has a contemporary design and walls of built-in TVs in a location close to the Superdome and Smoothie King Center. There’s live music Friday and Saturday and fall-inspired cocktails made with Sazerac rye whiskey. 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.

Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar

1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530; www.walk-ons.com; @walk_ons The two-story sports hub features wood floors and bars polished like a basketball court, flat-screen TVs everywhere — and some booths are equipped with tabletop beer taps.

One of the bar’s signature drinks is Death Valley, made with Svedka vodka, Bacardi rum, triple sec, orange juice and a Razzmatazz schnapps float. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse

404 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 281-4893; www.woodpizzaneworleans.com With wood-fired specialty pizzas and 40 beers on tap, this gastropub

celebrates the everlasting marriage of pizza and beer. The specialty cocktails such as the Swamp Water, with tequila and fruit juice, cater to local tastes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

World of Beer

300 Julia St., Suite 360, (504) 2993599; www.worldofbeer.com/warehousedistrict; @wobneworleans The local bar from this national franchise offers hundreds of craft beers from around the world, live music by local bands on Friday, trivia on Wednesday 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. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Fri., 10 p.m.-close Sun.-Thu.

WXYZ Bar

Aloft New Orleans, 225 Baronne St., (504) 312-7750; www.aloftneworleansdowntown.com/new-orleans-bar; @AloftHotels Acoustic sets by emerging local artists enhance the sleek, modern vibe at W XYZ on Thursday and Friday nights. On weekends, start the day off with a bang from noon to 3 p.m., when the bar offers $5 blood marys and mimosas, half-off specialty cocktails, wells and wine, and $4 draft beer. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

» CITYWIDE New Orleans Original Daiquiris

Citywide; www.fattuesday.com; @fat_tues_day There are drink specials most days, including gallons for $18 and 32- and 44-ounce daiquiris for $8 or less.

The top seller is the butt-kicking 190 Octane, a mix of orange juice and 190-grain alcohol. The shop’s take on Long Island Iced Tea is a frozen blend of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec and cola. Open daily. No food.

Zea Rotisserie & Grill

www.zearestaurants.com; @zearestaurants The restaurants serve American cuisine with some international touches, and the drink menu includes the Z-Rita, made with Tres Agaves Blanco, agave nectar and fresh-squeezed lime juice (in a range of flavors). There’s also a sampler that includes four Zea beers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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517 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-1345; www.13monaghan.com; @13monaghan Plating a variety of tater-tot options that are the stuff of drunk-munchies legend, 13 offers breakfast all day with a particular focus on vegan/vegetarian fare. Enjoying its watering-hole role, locals gather here for everything from frozen Irish coffees to drafts

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Bar manager Mateo Boudousquie (left) and general manager Chris Fagan compare cocktails at Chais Delachaise in the Riverbend. burlesque shows draw a crowd to this Marigny bar, which has an opium den theme downstairs and a music room upstairs.

There’s reggae on Wednesday, Latin night on Friday and Church with Unicorn Fukr on Sunday. The Asian Kitchen serves food. Open daily.

Food available.

Faubourg Wines

2805 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3422217; www.faubourgwines.com; @faubourgwines Now open seven days a week, Faubourg Wines invites customers in to enjoy wine flights from unique vintners paired with cheese from St. James Cheese Co. and fresh bread from Bellegarde Bakery. Expand your knowledge by joining the Explorers Club with the owner, who fills a box for members once a month with select bottles. Open daily.

Food available.

Feelings Cafe

of local beers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

30º/90º

520 Frenchmen St., (504) 9492576; www.3090-nola.com The geographically named bar features an upscale design of hand-hewn cypress beams, brick walls and polished concrete floors and bar tops.

There’s live music daily, an atrium patio with a projection screen of live music onstage and craft cocktails. Get 50-cent oysters during weekday happy hour and half-dollar wings from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 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

2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net Nothing is taboo except for stuffiness at this play space featuring erotic poetry readings on Wednesday, drag bingo on Thursday, swing lessons on Sunday and burlesque shows throughout the week. Jazz bands play Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Pop-up restaurants supply street food throughout the week. Open Tues.-Sun. Food available.

Apple Barrel

609 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-9399 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) 9948461; www.bamboulas.com; @bamboulasnola This hotspot for daily live music showcases Louisiana brews including Abita and Parish Brewing Company’s Canebrake.

Po-boys and standard bar fare are available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Big Daddy’s Bar

2513 Royal St., (504) 948-6288 One of those Marigny hangs that’s as much neighborhood dive as gay bar, Big Daddy’s held down its corner long before the word gentrification was whispered around here. During the day and early evening, it’s a joint for regulars; late at night, party people, scenesters and service-industry workers flock here. Open 24 hours daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. and 4 a.m.-8 a.m. daily.

Blue Nile

532 Frenchmen St., (504) 9482583; www.bluenilelive.com;

@BlueNileLive 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 (Thursday).

Upstairs has a spacious balcony and music genres from emerging experimental acts to roots-reggae DJs booming deep into the night. Open daily No food.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant

1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9490038; www.buffasbar.com; @Buffasbar This 24-hour bar slings food and drinks to a rotating cast of offbeat locals and tourists. The back room hosts what it calls the “world’s most open mic” on Wednesday, buffeted by other weekly listings for 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. & 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen St.; www. cafenegrilonfrenchmen.com There’s live music nightly and a dance floor that beckons everyone. A large mural of Bob Marley and a tropical atmosphere set a fun mood. The

bar is fully stocked and lighted from the back, showcasing top-shelf liquors. There’s also sports on TV and the food menu includes tacos, burritos, pizza and sandwiches. Open daily.

Food available.

Check Point Charlie

501 Esplanade Ave., (504) 281-4847 Few institutions are as reliable as a 24-hour bar/laundromat in New Orleans. Checkpoint Charlie anchors the corner of Decatur Street and Esplanade Avenue, offering no-cover music nightly, drinks at dive bar prices, bar food and a neighborhood washateria. Open 24 hours daily.

Food available.

d.b.a.

618 Frenchmen St., (504) 9423731; www.dbaneworleans.com; @dbaneworleans 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) 9405546; www.dragonsdennola. com; @dragonsdennola Live music, DJs, comedy and

2600 Chartres St., (504) 4460040; www.feelingscafebar. com; @feelingscafebar The recently renovated restaurant and bar has a contemporary vibe, and the patio has been transformed into a courtyard lounge. There’s a new appetizer menu and specialty cocktails made with house-infused vodkas and liquors.

Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

The Franklin

2600 Dauphine St., (504) 2670640; www.thefranklinnola.com The romantic spot has low lighting, a sexy ’70s ambience and interesting paintings to view.

The cuisine is tropical-climate comfort food and cocktails include the hibiscus Caipirinha, a mix of barrel-aged cachaca, hibiscus and lime, and the Gustavo, a glass of tequila, bell pepper juice, agave and serrano peppers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Hi-Ho Lounge

2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net; @HiHoNola The club features comedy nights, live music (including a bluegrass picking party on Monday) and DJ nights such as DJ Soul Sister’s Hustle party on Saturday. Food is offered by Fry & Pie. Open daily. Food available.

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The John

2040 Burgundy St., (504) 942-7159 A toilet-adorned throwback to grittier times when Frenchmen Street wasn’t considered such desirable real estate, The John pulls no punches and pours no weak drinks in its Mason jars. Play pingpong, watch a silent movie or curse the dawn — it’s all here. Open 24 hours daily. No food.

Kajun’s Pub

2256 St. Claude Ave., (504) 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com; @KajunPub This karaoke hot spot is open 24/7, and there are more than 50,000 songs to which you can sing your heart out — or watch others do so.

The bar has a selection of more than 350 spirits, and there’s video poker and sports on TV. It is dog-friendly and has a courtyard. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 7 a.m.7 p.m. daily.

Lost Love Lounge

2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com; @LostLoveLounge This casual neighborhood bar has pool tables and a jukebox. It hosts Comedy Catastrophe, a standup comedy show, on Tuesday and there’s table seating in a back room where budget-friendly Vietnamese food is served until late. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.

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Mag’s 940

940 Elysian Fields Ave. (504) 9481888; www.mags940bar.com Though a chill spot, Mag’s brags of making the hottest bloody marys in a city filled with spice. The secret, bartenders here say, is its selection of infused vodkas for use in its array of bloody mary options. Live entertainment includes a smattering of local faves (Mark Stone, BateBunda) and the weekly All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, on Tuesdays.

Open daily. No food.

The Maison

508 Frenchmen St., (504) 371-5543; www.maisonfrenchmen.com; @TheMaison508 With a bandstand right at its door on Frenchmen Street, this spacious music club with three stages draws in crowds with a mix of jazz, brass and funk bands, Cajun and zydeco music and more. The bar offers classic cocktails, including the Proud Mary, its spicy bloody mary. There’s a Swingin’ Jazz Brunch on Sunday. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Marigny Brasserie & Bar

640 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-4475; www.marignybrasserie.com There are drink and food specials during football games, and live music daily. Local draft beers are available and craft cocktails include Ruthie’s rum punch with coconut rum, tropical juices and Bacardi 151 and Mama’s Moonshine, fresh mint with strawberry moonshine and house-made ginger lemonade. There’s outdoor seating and Cajun cuisine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Mayhaw Bar at St. Roch Market

2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 609-3813; www.strochmarket.com; @eatatstroch At the back of the bright St. Roch Market is The Mayhaw Bar, a marble-top bar offering classic and original cocktails, Pabst Blue Ribbon tall boys and draft beer. The market hosts live music on Tuesday and Friday evenings and a jazz brunch Sunday.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mimi’s in the Marigny

2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868; www.mimismarigny.com; @mimismarigny Mimi’s recently expanded its hours to open at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, when you’ll feel at home here slamming whiskey shots or sipping mimosas. Hip bar-trivia favorite Thinkin’ with Lincoln is now here on Monday nights, another new tradition at this long-serving, casual neighborhood mainstay. Tapas served until 2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Open daily. Food available.

R Bar

1431 Royal St., (504) 948-7499; @RBarNOLA The R Bar’s grand tradition of offering a haircut and shot for $10 on Monday is joined by newer rituals of meeting at this legendary corner, including “Paint Along with Bob Ross” (led by a local artist, not the late bearded one of “happy trees” fame) and Friday evening shrimp boils in late fall that give way to crawfish boils, with both offered free to bar patrons. Open daily. No food.

Siberia

2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com; @siberiaNOLA The club specializes in local and touring rock and underground music groups and hosts live music nightly. There also are burlesque and comedy acts, trivia games, a pool table and food by Kukhnya Slavic Soul Food. Eastern European bottled beers, PBR and Yuengling on tap are popular choices. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.8 p.m. daily.

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

626 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-0696; www.snugjazz.com Snug Harbor has long enjoyed a reputation as the city’s pre-eminent venue for live jazz. With two sets every night (8 p.m. and 10 p.m.) featuring home-grown talents such as Delfeayo Marsalis as well as international touring musicians, the club’s bar and restaurant offer chill spots to gear up for (on unwind from) your live music experience. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen St.; www.spottedcatmusicclub.com Bring your dollars to this cash-only club, both to pay for your tippling habit and to tip the band. The bar hosts live music from afternoon to late-night every day. Expect to see dancers, and don’t miss the upright

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536 Frenchmen St., (504) 252-4801; www.3musesnola.com; @ThreeMusesNola 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. Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu.

VASO

500 Frenchmen St., (504) 272-0929; www.facebook.com/VASONola The superlounge hosts live music nightly, and on Friday and Saturday, DJ K-One fills in during breaks between performances. The club also offers char-grilled oysters, file gumbo, jambalaya, catfish and a meat-rich take on red beans and rice. Open daily. Food available.

» FRENCH QUARTER 21st Amendment

La Louisiane, 725 Iberville St., (504) 378-7330; www.21stamendmentnola.com Step into this bar and feel the ambience of a Prohibition-era speakeasy, with tommy guns and framed photos of mobsters covering the walls inside the 1880s building. The Canned Heat cocktail combines basil, jalapeno-bell pepper tequila, ginger liqueur and lime. There’s live music daily. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 3 p.m.7p.m. Mon.-Thu.

The Abbey Bar

1123 Decatur St., (504) 523-7177 With its jukebox and 24-hour open doors, this ultra-casual watering hole is a longtime locals’ hangout on lower Decatur Street, has seating outside and serves free food on holidays.

There’s a $5 shot and a beer special every day. Open 24 hours daily.

No food.

Alibi Bar & Grill

811 Iberville St., (504) 522-9187; www.alibineworleans.com 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, when a colorful cast of Quarter chargers 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 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.

Arnaud’s French 75 Bar

813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com; @ thefrench75 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 veriation spun from fresh, house-made ingredients. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m5:30 p.m. Friday.

Attiki Bar and Grill

230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com 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 has wines from around the world, martinis and beer.

There’s a hookah bar and a menu of Mediterranean food 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 It’s divey enough to be interesting but chill enough to meet a co-worker for a post-shift beer. 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, 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; www.bbkingsnola There’s live blues music daily and the dance floor is always open at this 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.

Backspace Bar & Kitchen

139 Chartres St., (504) 322-2245; www.backspacenola.com; @backspacenola A tribute to the great authors and the drunks of literary fame, the bar is cozy like a library, with comfortable seating and lots of corners. Leather chairs by the “fireplace” add class, but the bar serves affordable beer on tap and a selection of traditional cocktails.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Bar R’evolution

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com; @RevolutionNOLA 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 PAGE 33

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wood bar. Bartenders update classic drinks such as absinthe cocktails and cobblers by using small-batch spirits, house-made bitters and ratafias. There also are French-inspired fruit cordials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Bar Tonique

820 N. Rampart St., (504) 3246045; www.bartonique.com; @bartonique The U-shaped bar at this lounge across from Armstrong Park serves specialty cocktails, including the popular Moscow Mule, Frenchmen’s Dark & Stormy and Pimm’s Cup. Bartenders use house-made tonic water, juices and syrups. Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Batch

800 Iberville St., (504) 5860800; www.frenchquarterhyatt.com; @BatchNOLA Batch Barrel Bar uses house-infused liquors in a variety of specialty cocktails. Offerings include “flask service,” a 12-ounce take-away flask filled with your choice of infused liquor and setups. You also can order “barrel service” for any specialty cocktail, making it big enough for a group. There’s live music Friday and Saturday. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Bayou Burger & Sports Company

503 Bourbon St., (504) 5294256; www.bayouburger.com; @BayouBurger The restaurant screens sports on several TVs, serves specialty burgers and beer, wine and cocktails. There’s a large balcony for watching Bourbon Street action. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Beach on Bourbon

227 Bourbon St., (504) 5233800; www.beachonbourbon.com More an oasis than a beach, the bar features a central brick courtyard surrounded by a stage for live music or DJs, TVs for sports viewing, private party areas with VIP bottle service and more. Large three-shot cocktails are served in plastic buckets. Happy hour features three-for-one shots. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour opening-8 p.m. daily.

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

321 N. Peters St., (504) 6093811; www.latitude29nola.com; @Latitude29_NOLA 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 eightyear Demerara rum, passion

fruit puree, Madagascar vanilla syrup, orange, pineapple and lemon. Bum’s Rush mixes blanco tequila, American apple brandy, honey, lime and orange. There also are communal drinks for groups of two to eight. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Beerfest

410 Bourbon St., (504) 5249630; www.beerfestnola.com; @beerfestnola Get a free shot of Fireball with every beer purchase at this pub, which has 72 brews on tap. The decor is no-nonsense rustic, with worn wooden floors, wood and exposed brick walls and plenty of stools at the bar. Open daily. No food.

Black Duck Bar

Palace Cafe, 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661;www.palacecafe.com; @palacecafe The rum capital of Dickie Brennan’s empire boasts a collection of 150 rum-based selections, from classic daiquiris to Planter’s Punch (rum and vanilla brandy with citrus). The bar is on the second floor at Palace Cafe and the kitchen provides savory charcuterie to balance the sweet drinks. Happy hour features live music. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Black Penny

700 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-4779 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

830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans. com; @bombayclubnola Dark woods and plush leather seating give this bar an English club ambience, and nightly live jazz performances and a menu of more than 50 specialty cocktails and top-shelf liquors keep things fun. Happy hour features $4 small plates including boudin rangoon, Cajun poutine and pork belly tacos. The restaurant offers European-inspired Louisiana dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Bourbon Bad Boys

632 Bourbon St., (504) 4423223; www.bourbonbadboys.com; @bourbonbadboys The club hosts an all-male revue of exotic dancers/strippers. The dancers perform on a stage on the main floor, and VIP rooms and private dances are available. Beer, cocktails and wines are available. Open Thu.-Mon. No food.

Bourbon Cowboy

241 Bourbon St., (504) 231-8519;

www.bourboncowboy.com The Wild West meets Carnival at this year-round party room, which features beads, balconies and a mechanical bull. TVs surround the bar for game-time viewing. The bar opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon Friday through Sunday. Daily happy hour features three-for-one drinks until 9 p.m.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour opening-8 p.m. daily.

David White mixes a cocktail at 21st Amendment in the French Quarter.

Bourbon Heat

4685; www.bourbono.com; @BourbonOBar The bar focuses on classic New Orleans cocktails, including a Ramos gin fizz that’s shaken for six minutes, an absinthe drip, Sazerac, Grasshopper, French 75 and Hurricane. There’s live traditional jazz nightly. Mini muffuletta baskets, gumbo and jambalaya are on the menu.

Open daily. Food available.

Bourbon House

801 Bourbon St., (504) 5292107; www.bourbonpub.com; @ bourbonpub French doors open onto Bourbon and St. Ann streets at Bourbon Pub, a good place to observe passersby, drink and 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.

711 Bourbon St., (504) 324-4669; www.711bourbonheat.com From the throb of the dance hall to the refreshing courtyard, this club exemplifies the combination of raucous fun and historic charm in the French Quarter.

DJs play daily from 11 a.m-9 p.m., and Cajun cuisine is available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com; @BourbonHouse Choose from more than 160 American whiskeys, as well as a menu of craft cocktails, wine on tap and craft beers. The signature frozen bourbon milk punch features house-made vanilla gelato and Old Forester bourbon.

Noshing items include oysters, shrimp, crab and redfish. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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The Burgundy Bar

2788; www.catskaraoke.com; @catskaraoke You don’t need perfect pipes to rock the stage at Cat’s Meow.

Whether you prefer Nirvana, Nas or Nine Inch Nails, step into the shoes of your favorite artist while the packed dance floor sings along. For liquid courage, Hurricanes are a popular option.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour daily opening-8 p.m.

The Saint Hotel, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.theburgundybar.com The Burgundy Bar features dark woods, bordello-inspired decorative accents , plenty of seating and an extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu. There’s free live music Wednesday through Saturday. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Cafe Beignet

311 Bourbon St., (504) 5868777; www.cafebeignet.com; @cafebeignetNOLA The cafe features live music daily, starting in the morning, and it serves breakfast and beignets all day and has gumbo, seafood, po-boys and sandwiches. The Southern mango daiquiri blends Southern Comfort and mango puree and freezes it. The Satsuma Crush is made with Bayou Satsuma rum, pineapple and cranberry juices and a splash of soda. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Cafe Giovanni’s Belli Baci Lounge

117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Plush red decor and intimate seating make this a romantic spot for drinks before dinner or a nearby show or a nightcap before heading home.

Cocktails are mixed with house-made simple syrups and freshly squeezed fruit juices.

Chef Duke’s bloody mary is a popular starter. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5:30-7 p.m. daily.

Cafe Lafitte in Exile

901 Bourbon St., (504) 5228397; www.lafittes.com The oldest continuously open gay bar in New Orleans offers

karaoke on Wednesday and a dance-all-night disco party on Sunday. The very potent Purple and bloody marys are popular choices at this 24/7 watering hole. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 1 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Cafe Soule 720 St. Louis St., (504) 3044636; www.cafesoule.com; @cafesoule720 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.

Cane & Table

1113 Decatur St., (504) 581-1112; www.caneandtablenola.com; @caneandtable Come in for the Cajun-infused Caribbean food and stay for proto-tiki cocktails. The Boss Colada is a tall drink of fresh pineapple, lime and Baska Snaps (a Swedish aquavit infused with wormwood). Labat’s planter’s punch, named for 17th-century priest Jean-Baptiste Labat, has three kinds of rum, Caribbean spices and lime. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. daily.

Carousel Bar & Lounge

Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com; @carouselbar The venerable Carousel Bar got a facelift a few years ago, but the famous rotating bar — with its hand-painted horses

and Tivoli Gardens lighting — remained the same. There’s a menu of New Orleans Saints-inspired drinks and classics like the Sazerac, which have been served here for decades. Open daily. Food available.

Carriageway Bar at Court of Two Sisters

613 Royal St., (504) 522-7261; www.courtoftwosisters.com 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 featuring blackened alligator and jalapeno bacon-wrapped duck. Open daily. Food available.

Cat’s Meow

701 Bourbon St., (504) 523-

601 Chartres St., (504) 5868383; www.chartreshouse.com; @chartreshouse The restaurant serves New Orleans classics like blackened shrimp, Cajun jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. There’s an extensive selection of local and international beer, and a balcony and courtyard for lounging outdoors. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Claire’s Pour House

233 Decatur St., (504) 558-8980 There’s a large selection of craft beers and wines by the glass as this casual hangout. A jukebox provides music, there’s video poker, free Wi-Fi and dogs are welcome. Pabst Blue Ribbon draft and Miller High Life bottles are always $2, and well drinks are always $4. Open daily.

No food.

Coop’s Place

1109 Decatur St., (504) 5259053; www.coopsplace.net Don’t be the guy 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.

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drinks include the hibiscus Pimm’s Cup and Caribbean milk punch (bourbon, rum, cream and vanilla). Bar snacks include escargot grilled cheese. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.

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Copper Monkey Grill

725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; wwwcoppermonkeygrill.com; @monkey_copper 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.

The Corner Pocket

940 St. Louis St., (504) 5689829; www.cornerpocket.net The big draws are men dancing on the bar and strong cocktails. There’s always something interesting going on, like Friday’s New Meat Amateur Striptease Contest (winners get $100). Saturday features the 15-member All Boy Revue, and there’s a Barry Bareass Dancer of the Week Contest with a $50 prize. A signature cocktail is Anthony’s Big Gay Fruity Drink: a half-shot each of Midori and Malibu, a drizzle of Absolut Mandarin, pineapple and orange juices and 7Up.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-7 p.m. daily.

Cosimo’s French Quarter Bar

1201 Burgundy St., (504) 5229715; www.cosimosbar.com As unassuming as it is historic and beloved, Cosimo’s has a cast of beatific beauties behind the bar capable of taking care of quiet cocktail dates or newfound barstool buddies.

Take advantage of $2 tacos on Tuesday, or watch the Black and Gold with eye openers like $3.50 mimosas, $5 hand-assembled bloody marys and $6 specialty cocktails. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. daily.

Crescent City Brewhouse

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com The French Quarter’s only microbrewery offers live jazz nightly, monthly art exhibits, 17 barrels of home-brewed beers and New Orleans-style dishes.

Featured brews include the malty Black Forest, Vienna-style Red Stallion, light Old World pilsner, golden Weiss beer and a specialty brew each month. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Crossroads at House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/crossroads; @HOBNOLA The big music hall on Decatur Street directly connects to the House of Blues restaurant, a folk art-filled dining room that spills outdoors into the covered Voodoo Garden. Diners can enjoy live music, comedy shows and live band karaoke. There’s a gospel brunch Sunday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

The Davenport Lounge

The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, 921 Canal St., (504) 670-2828; www.ritzcarlton.com/ neworleans Jeremy Davenport and his jazz combo take the stage at this swanky hotel lounge performing American standards four nights a week. There’s a dance floor, but there also are plenty of comfortable seating options and a menu of cocktails including the signature Crescent City Cooler or Cabildo Twist. The bar offers small plates and desserts. Open daily. Food available.

Deja Vu Bar and Grill

400 Dauphine St., (504) 5231931; www.dejavunola.com Breakfast, lunch and dinner

are served 24/7 at this restaurant and bar, which features sports on TV and $5 bloody marys. There is beer, wine and popular drinks like the Irish Car Bomb, Long Island Tea, Jaeger Bomb and Screwdriver. Open 24 hours daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hours 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Deja Vu Showgirls

226 Bourbon St., (504) 525-5801; www.dejavuneworleans.com The club features three stages on the main floor where dancers perform, as well a VIP lounge with a private stage. Upstairs there are several Champagne rooms and a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Open daily.

No food.

Desire Oyster Bar

Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2281; www.sonesta. com/desireoysterbar; @DesireOysterBar A tin ceiling and black-andwhite checkered floors are holdovers in a recently renovated space with a new contemporary bar, highboy 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, crawfish and blackened catfish Lafitte. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Deuce McAllister’s Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap

Wyndham New Orleans, 132 Royal St., (504) 309-4797; www.olesaint.com; @olesaintnola 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 a large selection of local, regional and national craft beers and serves Southern coastal cuisine. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse

716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse. com; @dbsteakhouse The bar at this clubby steakhouse has a cocktail menu featuring house takes on classics such as the Moscow Mule (vodka, cognac, lime juice, ginger beer), and Manhattan (Benchmark bourbon, Dolin sweet vermouth, Reagan’s orange bitters). There are TVs for sports viewing. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Empire Bar at Broussard’s Restaurant

819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866; www.broussards.com; @BroussardsNOLA The elegant spot has a marble-top bar, a lush courtyard and a Napoleonic ambience.

Traditional absinthe service is available 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and craft cocktails include the Napoleon: Tiffon X.O. cognac, Dubonnet Rouge, Bittermens Amere Nouvelle and Mandarine Napoleon Grande Liqueur Imperiale. Small plates are available for $5 during happy hour. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Erin Rose

811 Conti St., (504) 522-3573; www.erinrosebar.com

With decor that’s a tip of the hat to all things Irish, the neighborhood bar offers Wake Up and Live drink specials during an early happy hour, and frozen Irish coffee is a popular drink.

Killer PoBoys provides dining fare Wednesday through Monday. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fais Deaux Deaux/ NOLA Fishbowl

325, 327, 411 and 420 Bourbon St. Fais Deaux Deaux dispenses the alcohol and Bourbon Street becomes the ballroom at the walk-up bar with four locations on Bourbon. A fishbowl filled with a hurricane, $3 beers and shots of Jameson and Patron are the most popular drinks.

Open daily. No food.

Felipe’s French Quarter

301 N. Peters St., (504) 2888226; www.felipestaqueria.com; @felipesnola The Mexican restaurant offers margaritas frozen and on the rocks, or try something from its Made in LA drink menu, which features cocktails made with Louisiana 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.

Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

739 Iberville St., (504) 5224440; www.felixs.com The casual 70-year-old restaurant and bar is in the heart of the French Quarter and is rich in New Orleans neighborhood ambience. Sit in the oyster bar and watch shuckers open your bivalves as you sip a local beer or the bar’s popular bloody mary. The cuisine is seafood and oyster dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Funky Pirate

727 Bourbon St., (504) 5231960; www.thefunkypirate.com The blues club stages live music nightly and screens sporting events on an 80-inch screen, which airs pirate movies when there aren’t games to watch.

Music starts early (2 p.m. or 4 p.m.) and runs late. Featured drinks include The Shark Attack, Hand Grenade and Horny Gator.

Hot nuts and snacks are available. Open daily. Happy hour open-8 p.m. daily.

GW Fins

808 Bienville St., (504) 5813467; www.gwfins.com;

@gwfins The cocktail lounge serves creative drinks and a full dinner menu. The Redemption is made with Redemption rye, rosemary, orange bitters, blackberries and nectar. The changing dinner menu includes items such as lobster dumplings, halibut and sea scallops and crispy pork belly. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak

215 Bourbon St., (504) 3353932; www.galatoires33barandsteak.com; @Galatoires33 The custom-built arched bar and crystal chandeliers provide a fitting ambience for patrons to sip classic craft cocktails including the French 33, made with blueberry vodka, Creme Yvette, lemon juice, sparkling wine and a lemon twist, or an 1840 Sazerac, a mix of Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac, sugar cane syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and Legendre herbsaint liqueur. The menu includes buffalo quail, steak tartare and more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Gold Mine Saloon

701 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0745 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 The dog-friendly (or is that hairof-the-dog) bar features live music Friday through Sunday, drag performances and liberal happy hours. It’s also a longtime home to Southern Decadence events. Bloody marys are a specialty. Open daily. Happy hour 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GrandPre’s

834 N. Rampart St., (504) 2673615; www.grandpres.com Stop in for a bloody mary, and stay for a show. The French Quarter lounge presents The Marvelous Show, a drag, burlesque and variety showcase monthly. Patrons also can belt it out at karaoke on Wednesday and play trivia on Thursday.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-9 p.m. daily.

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Doris Metropolitan

620 Chartres St., (504) 2673500; www.dorismetropolitan. com; @DorisMetNOLA On an unassuming corner near Jackson Square, this temple to the glory of beef has a swanky bar perfect for cocktails, even if you’re not indulging in one of Doris’ dry-aged steaks. Order a red wine (there’s plenty by the glass) and pair it with tuna, Chateaubriand tartare or the impossibly rich Doris burger. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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Harry’s Corner

900 Chartres St., (504) 524-1107 This cash-only neighborhood dive is SEC central for locals and tourists alike, who stop in to catch football games on TV or play a few rounds of video poker. The dog-friendly spot always keeps treats on hand for customers’ canine companions.

Open daily. No food.

Hermes Bar at Antoine’s

725 St. Louis St., (504) 5814422; www.antoines.com; @antoinesnola Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme, the Hermes bar keeps things light with classic cocktails like the Sazerac, Pimm’s Cup and French 75, as well as a menu of po-boys and dishes from Antoine’s Restaurant. Happy hour features $2 domestic beers and other specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

House of Blues Restaurant and Bar

225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans/restaurant; @HOBNOLA Comedy shows and live music are showcased every night at this American/Creole restaurant, which is decorated with a wealth of folk art.

Specialty cocktails include the popular Insane Hurricane. On Friday, all sparkling wines are half off. Diners who eat here before a concert get to “pass

the line” to get into the event.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Huck Finn’s Cafe

135 Decatur St., (504) 5298600; www.huckfinnscafe.com With multiple TVs situated around this casual, inviting space, Huck Finn’s is a popular place for for locals and tourists to watch sports. Signature drinks include a Cajun bloody mary, hurricanes, other cocktails and beer. The menu includes Cajun and Creole dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Ice House Bar

Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres St., (504) 581-4995; www.hotelprovincial.com Inside the elegant Hotel Provincial in the French Quarter is a hidden gem: a refined lounge with an intimate bar and table seating and menu of craft cocktails. Open daily. No food.

Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Jax Brewhouse

620 Decatur St., (504) 333-6914; www.jaxnola.com; @jaxbrewhouse Formerly known as Jackson Brewery Bistro Bar, Jax Brewhouse is a spacious, two-story, go-to spot for cocktails and South Louisiana beer served in a laid-back but festive atmosphere that includes an outdoor space overlooking the Mississippi River. Jax also hosts comedy shows on Wednesday (December through June) and live music on weekends. The full restaurant menu includes seafood, American bar fare and local dishes. Open daily.

Food available.

Jazz Cafe

209 Decatur St., (504) 267-3314; www.jazzcafenola.com; @jazzcafenola The cozy bar serves a full range of beer and cocktails, and local musicians perform six nights a week. Breakfast is served all

Bartender Chris McMillian makes an icy mint julep at Revel Cafe & Bar in Mid-City.

day, the cuisine is Creole, and bar bites include fried pickles.

Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

The Jazz Playhouse

Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 5532299; www.sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse; @JazzPlayhouse The club features a variety of jazz musicians nightly, and there’s a burlesque performance at midnight Fridays. The bar features seasonally inspired cocktails with jazz themes and small plates, including char-grilled oysters, chicken and waffles, and crawfish cheesecake. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thu.-Fri.

The Jimani Lounge and Restaurant

141 Chartres St., (504) 5240493; www.thejimani.com; @TheJimani The bar screens sports on 10 TVs. There’s a perpetual happy hour for service industry professionals. The menu includes burgers, a steak po-boy, a chicken club, gumbo, pizza and wraps. There’s also a pub quiz and video poker. Open daily.

Food available.

Johnny White’s Bar

733 St. Peter St., (504) 281-4829 Beer and a shot is the most popular drink choice at Johnny White’s, which is open 24 hours and is dog-friendly. Bloody marys are $5 every day and Miller High Life is $2 Sunday through Thursday. Open 24 hours daily.

Johnny White’s Hole in the Wall Bar

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www.hardrock.com; @HardRock_NOLA 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, and happy hour features $3 bloody marys and mimosas. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 10 a.m.-noon Sat.-Sun.

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Kerry Irish Pub

331 Decatur St., (504) 527-5954 There’s live music every night at this traditional Irish pub and the lineup of performers is eclectic.

Get into the Irish spirit with a pint of Guinness or Harp beer and watch sports on TV or take a turn at the pool table. Open daily. No food.

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans.com; @kingfishnola The casual restaurant pays homage to the Huey P. Long era, with elegant decor and exposed-brick walls. There’s live piano music Friday and Saturday, $5 small plates during happy hour and a menu of Louisiana cuisine all the time. The Blueberry Hill is a mix of Stolichnaya blueberry vodka, lemon, sugar and blueberries; the Mad Max combines Overholt rye, Aperol and Cynar bitter liqueur. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Krazy Korner

640 Bourbon St., (504) 5243157; www.krazykorner.com Grab three-for-one beers and stake out a spot on the nightclub’s covered balcony for people-watching the ever-flowing Bourbon Street crowds. R&B acts and zydeco bands take the stage at this longtime live music hub. Open daily. No food.

La Habana Hemingway Cigar Bar 533 Toulouse St., (504) 522-5007; www.cigarbarneworleans.com The Cuban-inspired hideaway

encourages guests to relax with a Sazerac and a cigar chosen from the bar’s extensive selection. Special events celebrating cigar-making are held monthly.

Football and boxing are shown on TV. Open daily. No food.

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop

941 Bourbon St., (504) 5939761; www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com Round up some mates and drink like a (historically accurate) pirate at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, billed as one of the oldest bars in the country. Named after privateer Jean Lafitte, the bar draws locals and tourists to the quieter end of Bourbon Street for classic cocktails, “Frozen Voodoo Juice” and rustic ambience. A piano player entertains patrons starting at 9 p.m. Open daily. No food.

Larry Flynt’s Hustler Barely Legal Club

423 Bourbon St., (504) 5716340; www.barelylegalnola. com; @barelylegalnola This club is a popular spot for bachelor parties and group celebrations. The multi-story club features several bars and stages, VIP rooms and bottle service. The club also offers two-for-one drink specials Sunday through Thursday in the VIP lounge starting at 9 p.m. Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-7 p.m. Sun.-Thu.

Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club

225 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0010; www. neworleanshustlerclub.com A sprawling home to plush seating and vintage mob decor with enough room for 400 patrons, the Hustler Club sports female dancers on four stages on two floors, with the main stage’s dancing pole extending 40 feet through the next level.

The grill is fired up on Sunday when the New Orleans Saints play. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour noon- 8 p.m. daily.

Le Bayou

208 Bourbon St., (504) 5254755; www.lebayourestaurant. com; @LeBayouNOLA Take a seat on the balcony overlooking Bourbon Street and drink in the scenes of the French Quarter while dining on oysters done several ways as well as Creole New Orleans cuisine and seafood dishes. The full-service bar offers cocktails like the Sazerac or takes on classic cocktails, including a chocolate martini. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Le Booze

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

Lipstixx

420 Bourbon St., (504) 5270744; www.lipstixxnola.com; @ nolalipstixx Topless exotic dancers perform at this lounge, which has club chair seating, a courtyard and private VIP areas. There’s also video poker, a DJ and a drinks menu that includes Champagnes and fine wines as well as beer and cocktails. Open daily.

No food.

Little Tropical Isle

435 Bourbon St., (504) 5251689; www.tropicalisle.com The bar is small and intimate, with a courtyard and a stage where trop-rock groups perform every night. There also are drink specials during music performances, and the bar screens Louisiana State University and New Orleans Saints games. The Hand Grenade is the signature drink, but the ingredients are secret — and potent. It comes in a souvenir green cup with a bot-

tom shaped like a hand grenade.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-8 p.m. daily.

Mahogany Jazz Hall Burlesque and Absinthe House

125 Chartres St., (504) 592-0674 The bar harks back to the Storyville era and stages nightly music, including jazz and rhythm and blues. It also frequently features burlesque performances. Absinthe drinks are popular choices. Open daily.

No food.

Maison Bourbon Jazz Club

641 Bourbon St., (504) 5228818; www.maisonbourbon.com In the heart of Bourbon Street’s neon lights, this corner bar looks like an old-fashioned spot.

Brick walls and cabaret seating surround the stage in the main room where there’s live traditional New Orleans jazz daily.

The bar serves everything from classic drinks such as Sazeracs and mint juleps to hurricanes and daiquiris. Open daily.

No food.

May Baily’s Place

Dauphine Orleans Hotel, 415 Dauphine St., (504) 586-1800; www.dauphineorleans.com/ nightlife; @DauphineOrleans Built in 1821, the French Quarter bar once was a bordello run

by Madam May Baily, and the Madam martini was created in her honor. The bar features a popcorn machine. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-till Mon.-Thu., noon-till Fri.-Sat.

Meauxbar

942 N. Rampart St., (504) 5699979; www.meauxbar.com; @ Meauxbar This hybrid of a classic French bistro and neighborhood wine bar created a new craft cocktail menu with 12 drinks inspired by emotions. “Strange and adventurous” drinkers get an unconventional take on a Ramos gin fizz, a medley of gin, chartreuse, St.-Germain, whey, lemon, orchard shrub and

soda. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Mr. B’s Bistro Bar

201 Royal St., (504) 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com; @mrbsbistro The bar has a clubby feel and is elegantly appointed. The 201 (named for the restaurant’s address) is Maker’s Mark, St.-Germain, orange liqueur and lemon. Mr. B’s Orange Julius is orange vodka, vanilla and orange juice blended with vanilla ice cream. Lunch, brunch and dinner menus are available at the bar during restaurant serving hours. A limited menu is available other times. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Molly’s at the Market

1107 Decatur St., (504) 5255169; www.mollysatthemarket. net; @mollysdecatur 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. Molly’s also hosts the pop-up taqueria Bird by Bird. Open daily. Food available.

My Bar at 635

635 Bourbon St., (504) 2677170; www.mybar635.com There’s live music daily ranging from dance music to dueling pianos. Popular drinks are hurricanes and beer. Free Wi-Fi. Open daily. No food.

Napoleon House

500 Chartres St., (504) 5249752; www.napoleonhouse.com; @NapoleonHouseNO For two hundred years, the weathered courtyard here has provided guests with respite from urban intensity. The drinks reflect the neighborhood’s history: Sazerac, Pimm’s Cup and Margarita in Exile. The food menu includes New Orleans fare, including seafood gumbo, PAGE 42

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jambalaya, po-boys and muffulettas.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Napoleon’s Itch

734 Bourbon St., (504) 237-4144 For 13 years, Napoleon’s Itch, a two-story gem on Bourbon and St. Ann streets, has been attracting both tourists and locals with its LGBT-friendly atmosphere and enthusiastic bartenders. The bar menu focuses on top-shelf liquors and craft cocktails like its popular mojitos and martinis. The bar also DJ features sets and is the site of the Bourbon Street Extravaganza during Southern Decadence Festival. Service industry workers get discounts. Open daily.

No food.

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534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-restaurant; @NOLARestaurant The refined but casual restaurant from Emeril Lagasse opens early (11 a.m.) for New Orleans Saints home games with a noon kickoff. The food menu is rustic Louisiana fare and is heavy on local ingredients. The signature NOLA Cosmo is house-made pineapple-infused vodka, cranberry and lime juices and simple syrup.

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240 Bourbon St., (504) 524-0113; www.oldabsinthehouse.com 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 fizz 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 The club features a wide variety of live music, burlesque performances, comedy events, DJ dance nights and a popular ’80s night on Thursday. The bar serves classic cocktails, cheap Miller High Life and PBR shot specials.

The Matador is the signature drink.

Open daily. No food.

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro

720 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-1930; www.orleansgrapevine.com A place to sip wines and to study them, Orleans Grapevine offers a trio of samples designed to train taste buds. The combination of a long wine list, live piano music and a courtyard fountain make this a place to relax.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu (after 5 p.m.). Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight daily.

Oz

800 Bourbon St., (504) 593-9491; www.ozneworleans.com; @OzNiteClub This gay dance club is a 24/7 party

that often spills out onto Bourbon Street. It hosts drag bingo starting at 6 p.m. Sunday, as well as drag shows at 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 p.m. Wednesday. Monday is service industry night, where those who sling drinks or food for a living can imbibe for as little as $2.50. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com; @palacecafe A classic New Orleans restaurant that serves contemporary Creole cuisine, The Palace Cafe is a beloved institution with an upstairs bar and lounge area. The bar menu focuses on rum cocktails, though many other classic and contemporary cocktails are available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Palm Court Jazz Cafe

1204 Decatur St., (504) 525-0200; www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com Inside the cozy building from the 1800s is a restaurant featuring live traditional jazz from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. With a traditional tile floor and a mahogany bar, the Palm Court Jazz Cafe offers classic cocktails, such as Pimm’s Cups, hurricanes and Sazeracs, as well as its signature Palm Court Strut Royale.

Open Wed.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

Pat O’Brien’s Bar

718 St. Peters St., (504) 525-4823; www.patobriens.com; @PatOBriensBar The flaming fountain in the center of the courtyard is the eye of the storm at this complex of barrooms.

Servers in green tuxedo jackets deliver signature hurricanes in hourglass-shaped glasses. The piano lounge is a popular destination for patrons to make requests and sing along with dueling pianists. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Patrick’s Bar Vin

Hotel Mazarin, 730 Bienville St., (504) 200-3180; www.patricksbarvin.com; @PatricksBarVin Patrick van Hoorebeek shared his wine and spirits knowledge at the shuttered Bistro at Maison de Ville before opening his own elegant wine bar in the Hotel Mazarin. There is a long list of wines available by glass and bottle, as well as classic cocktails such as the French 75s, and the bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates.

Open daily. Food available.

Penthouse Club

727 Iberville St., (504) 524-4354; www.penthouseclubneworleans.com; @PenthouseNOLA Just off Bourbon Street, this upscale gentlemen’s club features several stages, private suites, large TVs for sports viewing, bottle service and more. Open daily.

Pirates Alley Cafe

622 Pirates Alley, (504) 524-9332; www.piratesalleycafe.com After nearly closing after a close call with the Department of Safety and Permits, an “outpouring of community support” means Pirate’s Alley Cafe will continue to operate with a bar license. The French Quarter favorite specializes in potent drinks and

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Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave., (504) 523-0120; www.portofcallnola.com The 50-year-old dive prides itself on being dubbed the best burger restaurant in New Orleans. The menu doesn’t include much more than thick burgers, steaks and baked potatoes, but it draws a regular crowd to the casual tavern. The bar is known for its Monsoon, a big, potent rum and fruit juice cocktail. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

RF’s

301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972; www.rfsnola.com; @RichardFiskes 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 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.

Rawhide 2010

740 Burgundy St., (504) 525-8106; www.rawhide2010.com; @rawhide2010NOLA A gay leather saloon, Rawhide 2010 hosts a variety of events, including Monday night pool tournaments and monthly underwear nights. Blackout parties are thrown on the second Thursday of every month. Open daily. No food.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Razzoo

511 Bourbon St., (504) 522-5100; www.razzoo.com; @RazzooNOLA Sip on a 32-ounce hurricane — or triple-fist it during the bar’s threefor-one happy hour — and soak in Razzoo’s sensory-overload dance floor and TV-crammed patio (with a flaming fountain). There’s live music from the Phunky Monkeys Sunday through Thursday. Open daily. No food. Happy hour open-8 p.m. daily.

Red Fish Grill’s Oyster Bar

115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com; @RedFishGrill At the trailhead of Bourbon Street, this upscale purveyor of oysters and flowing drinks attracts locals and tourists.

Signature drinks include the Red Fish (bloody) mary and CAT 5 hurricane (Bacardi gold, fruit juice). Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Rib Room Bar

Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., (504) 529-7046; www.ribroomneworleans.com; @RibRoom There’s live music Tuesday through Saturday at this elegant restaurant and bar, which specializes in martinis, wine, craft beer and Champagne. The menu includes prime rib debris stuffed potato skins, house-cut fries with truffle aioli, cochon de lait sliders, burgers and fried oyster po-boys. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Richelieu Bar

Arnaud’s Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., (504) 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/bars/richelieu-bar; @arnaudsnola This classic bar, housed in a building dating to the 1700s, recently was renovated but retains its traditional mahogany woodwork and iconic fans. There’s a special menu featuring cuisine from Arnaud’s Restaurant, but the draw is classic cocktails including the Sazerac and French 75 made with Courvoisier VS, Moet and Chandon Champagnes, lemon juice and sugar. Open daily.

Food available.

River Bar

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans, (985) 212-0872; www.facebook.com/riverbarnola; @RiverBarNOLA Located in the Riverwalk Mall, the full-service bar serves cocktails to go, such as the Category 5 Hurricane and Pirate’s Punch. Open daily. No food.

Royal House

441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com; @royalhousenola There’s a balcony overlooking Royal Street, an apt setting for classic cocktails including Sazeracs and hurricanes. The oyster bar provides bivalves raw, char-broiled or in preparations ranging from Rockefeller to Royale. There also is a menu of seafood dishes. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Rue St. Louis

817 St. Louis St., (504) 644-4278; www.ruestlouisnola.com Set in an historic landmark building opened in the 1830s, the jazz, blues and funk bar has live music on Friday and Saturday nights and serves classic cocktails such as martinis, Sazeracs and Hurricanes with fresh juices. Dis & Dem serves burgers such as the Hawaii 5-0 topped with egg, bacon and pineapple, and the quarter-pound Lil’ Dixie cheeseburger. Open daily.

Food available.

Saint Lawrence

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111; www.saintlawrencenola.com; @stlawrencenola With an extensive menu of locally sourced fare and more than 75 bottled and draft beers, seasonal frozen daiquiris, wines by the bottle and glass, St. Lawrence is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. The most popular drinks are its Frozen Pimm’s Cup and its St. Lawrence, a vodka and citrus-based cocktail. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

St. Patrick’s

933 Conti St., (855) 514-8139; www. icmnola.org Inside the Irish Cultural Museum, this coffee house turns into a pub on Friday and Saturday evenings until 9 p.m., when it offers beer, wine and whiskey flights. Specialty cocktails include the Gaelic Ginger, made with Irish whiskey, and the Lace Curtain, a milk punch with an Irish twist. Nov. 19 is the official grand opening, which PAGE 45

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playful nods to the pirate lore of Jean Lafitte. Absinthe and rum drinks are the reason to go, and the experience is enhanced with Caribbean music and staff who maintains the pirate theme.

Open daily. No food.

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Saints and Sinners

627 Bourbon St., 504-5289307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com; @SandSNOLA When the kitchen closes at 9 p.m., this bordello-chic 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. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Scores Mansion

416 Bourbon St., (504) 5250999; www.scoresnola.com; @scoresmansion Housed in a former mansion, Scores has an elegant bar with carved wood molding, chandeliers and a pressedtin bar front. Exotic dancers are the entertainment, but there’s also video poker and a DJ. You can reserve the balcony over Bourbon Street, and the club offers two bars and dancing poles on the main floor as well as hookahs.

Champagne and wine are popular drinks. There also is a billiards room. Open daily.

No food.

Sneaky Pete’s

135 Chartres St., (504) 684-7996; www.sneakypetesnola.com The dog-friendly 24-hour sports bar offers beer bucket specials on game days, sports watching parties and video poker. Popular drinks are bloody marys, mimosas and Sneaky Pete hurricanes. Open 24 hours daily. No food. Happy hour all day Sun.-Thu.

SoBou

310 Chartres St., (504) 5524095; www.sobounola.com; @SoBouNola When it rains, the bar offers two-for-one selected cocktails, and the third Thursday of the month features SoBou’s Literary Roundtable with a cocktail inspired by the book of the month. Craft cocktails are the specialties, and chef Juan Carlos Gonzales offers cuisine inspired by Louisiana street food. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Stilettos

325 Bourbon St., (504) 5270825; www.stilettosnola.com; @stilettosnola The acrobatic dancers here provide impressive and scintillating entertainment. Dancing occurs on the mezzanine balcony and in private VIP rooms. During breaks, video poker takes center stage.

Open daily. No food.

The Swamp

516 Bourbon St., (504) 5289400; www.bourbonswamp.com The ceiling is hung with what looks like a canopy of neon Spanish moss, and the bar features a mechanical bull-like “Swamp Thing.” Patrons can dance to live music or DJs or relax in the courtyard with three-shot cocktails served in plastic buckets. The bar’s second floor features a wraparound balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour until 8 p.m. daily.

Sylvain

625 Chartres St., (504) 2658123; www.sylvainnola.com; @sylvainnola The dimly lit gastropub occupies a cozy nook off Jackson Square. The cocktail program includes takes on classics like the Moscow Mule, as well as original drinks. Sample gourmet pub food like Champagne and fries while relaxing in the candlelit glow of the courtyard. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Tableau

616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Dickie Brennan’s French Creole restaurant shares a courtyard with Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre and has bars on two floors, plus a wraparound balcony overlooking Jackson Square. There is a large selection of cognacs and after-dinner drinks, and live music on Saturday and Sunday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Temptations

327 Bourbon St., (504) 5254470; www.temptationsnola. com; @temptationsnola Pole dancing, private VIP rooms, a billiard hall and video poker all provide the backdrop for a nonstop party, whether for bachelors, divorcees or French Quarter cruisers. Open daily. No food.

The Tequila House

419 Bourbon St., (504) 568-0446 The bar offers a simple Mexican menu and serves Mexican Mules, margaritas, Champagne margaritas and a selection of 125 tequilas.

DJs entertain nightly, and there’s a beer pong table on the patio. Open daily, but the kitchen is closed on Monday.

Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Tiki Tolteca

301 N. Peters St., (504) 2888226; www.tikitolteca.com The tiki culture is strong at this bar upstairs from Felipe’s Taqueria. Mai tais, the quint-

essential tiki drink, and hurricanes are $5 from opening to 7 p.m. The Escurpion Punch serves three or four people and mixes mezcal, tequila and fruit juices. The What an Aspirin Is has rum, coconut and pineapple. Food is available from Felipe’s downstairs.

Open daily. No food.

Touche

621 St. Louis St., (504) 5295333; www.omnihotels.com/ hotels/new-orleansroyal-orleans Dark wood paneling, bar and tables create a warm and cozy ambience. Martini Mondays feature $5 well martinis, and the Sangria Stroll offers 16-ounce sangrias for $8 Friday through Sunday. Food is provided by the Rib Room at the Royal Orleans Hotel. Open daily. Food available.

Trinity Restaurant

1117 Decatur St., (504) 3255789; www.trinityrestaurantneworleans.com; @trinityrestnola The full restaurant menu is served at this 16-seat bar, as well as contemporary craft cocktails, including Easy on the Eyes, and international wines, martinis and beer. The dinner menu includes seared scallops and grilled wagyu strip loin. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 p.m.-till Thu., 11 p.m.-till Sat.-Sun.

Tropical Isle

435 Bourbon St., (504) 5251689; www.tropicalisle.com These brightly colored, tropical-themed bars are known for the Hand Grenade cocktail, served in a green plastic cup shaped like a hand grenade at the bottom. Rock bands often play at the bar.

Complimentary snacks are offered during happy hour.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour noon-7 p.m.

Tropical Isle Bourbon

721 Bourbon St., (504) 5294109; www.tropicalisle.com The bar features “trop-rock” nightly, with varying drink specials throughout the night.

Music starts at 5 p.m. except Saturday, when artists hit the stage at 1 p.m. Louisiana State University and New Orleans Saints games are shown on TV. The Shark Attack cocktail comes with a toy shark that spills some red “blood” when served. It comes with bells and whistles from the bartender (literally). Open daily.

No food. Happy hour noon8 p.m. daily.

Tropical Isle Original

600 Bourbon St., (504) 5291702; www.tropicalisle.com The original purveyor of Hand Grenades, the ubiquitous

drink that adorns Bourbon Street cruisers, also showcases rock bands nightly. There are drink specials during set breaks. There are nuts and other bar snacks. Happy hour 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Tujague’s Restaurant

823 Decatur St., 504-5258676; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com The grasshopper, a classic cocktail combining green and white cremes de menthe, crème 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 bar is attached to a restaurant founded in 1856 that offers traditional New Orleans cuisine including gumbo, barbecue shrimp and grits and Gulf fish Pontchartrain.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu (not available between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily).

The Upper Quarter

1000 Bienville St., (504) 266-4823 There are beer and shot specials all day, and the dog-friendly bar has a long list of Louisiana rums. New Orleans Saints games bring pudding shots when the Black and Gold score a touchdown, free food and drink specials.

Open daily. No food.

Vive! at Hotel Le Marais

717 Conti St., (504) 525-2300; www.hotellemarais.com The atmosphere is clubby and the seats comfortable whether you sit at the bar or in an easy chair. Wear high heels on Wednesday and get a discount based on the height of the heel. Signature drinks include the Poire Violette, a martini made with Absolut pear vodka, creme de violette, fresh lemon juice, triple sec and apple pucker.

Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Wow Cafe Kitchen and Tap

300 Canal St., (504) 212-3250; www.wowcafe.com; @wowcafe 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.

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5129 Canal Blvd., (504) 486-7684 The neighborhood bar was established in 1956, and features an openmic from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

There’s a dog-friendly patio, and inside there’s a pool table, TVs for watching sports and video poker. The bar plans to offer Memphis-style barbecue soon.

A popular drink order is the Happy Meal, Miller High Life or PBR in a can with a shot of Jameson. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Homedale Inn

618 Homedale St., (504) 488-5519; www.thehomedaleinn.com All New Orleans Saints, Pelicans and Louisiana State University games are screened on multiple TVs at this classic beer joint that’s old-school enough (established 1937) to still sport a Jax Beer sign. The wooden deck has the rustic charm and feel of a south Louisiana fishing camp. There’s free food for all Saints games. Wednesday is trivia night. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

» MID-CITY/TREME/GENTILLY Banks Street Bar and Grill

4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www.banksstreetbarandgrill.com The bar showcases an eclectic mix of local musicians, with live music every night — and there’s never a cover charge. On Wednesdays, Major Bacon plays and there are free BLT sandwiches. The bar has indoor and outdoor seating, large-screen TVs, darts and pool. Clesi’s Seafood serves boiled crawfish in season, burgers, po-boys and jambalaya fries, and there’s a Brazilian food pop-up for weekend brunch. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bayou Beer Garden

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326 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 302-9357; www.bayoubeergarden.com This neighborhood-and-then-some bar has long been one of the most likely places in town to run into someone you know, but now that Bayou Wine Garden opened in the adjoining outdoor space, beer drinkers craving mozzarella sticks can easily mingle with wine sippers noshing on fancy cheese plates. The bar has something for everyone, including a generous list of well-priced beers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Parlay’s Bar

315 N. Rendon St., (504) 826-2925; www.bayouwinegarden.com Recasting the beer gardens of yesteryear, the sturdy wooden tablesand covered patio provide an old-country backdrop for sampling the 36 wines on tap and craft cocktails. The food menu includes house-made charcuterie, sandwiches, salads and entrees. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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203 Homedale St., (504) 483-0978 There is minimal signage to direct a thirsty newcomer to this minimalist bar tucked on the edges of Lakeview and Mid-City. The house-like exterior houses a large bar-top, 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. Happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Seasonal margaritas, like strawberry jalapeno or blood orange mango, are specialties but the bar also serves sangria, wine, beer and a variety of tequila and mezcal. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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870 Harrison Ave., (504) 304-6338 Parlay’s claims it has the longest bar in the city. The neighborhood lounge is especially festive during New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University games, when it offers a spread of free food in the back room. There are daily drink specials, and $3 bloody marys on Sunday. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-midnight daily.

The Steak Knife

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

The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd., (504) 301-2083; www.thevelvetcactus.com The Velvet Cactus’ decor is a riot of color, from the string lights hung around the open-air patio to the funky local art on the walls (and for sale).

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Beachcorner Bar & Grill

4905 Canal St., (504) 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com Step into the dark Beachcorner and find pool tables, skee ball, video poker and other games, plus a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. The bar also serves $10 buckets of domestic beer during all New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, Tulane, Louisiana State University, and Monday Night Football games. Open daily. Food available. 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 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.

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Bullet’s Sports Bar

2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 669-4464 Featured on HBO’s Treme, Bullet’s Sports Bar offers live R&B on Sunday, line dancing on Wednesday, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday and the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band on Friday. Food trucks park outside during live shows.

Open daily. No food.

daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Liuzza’s by the Track

1518 N. Lopez St., (504) 218-7888; www.liuzzasnola.com; @Liuzzas This quintessential New Orleans neighborhood joint near the Fair Grounds is famous for its elaborate, potent bloody mary, served in a glass with a handle.

Beer comes poured in enormous frozen mugs. Even those who just want a drink find it hard to resist Liuzza’s gumbo, New Orleans barbecue shrimp and roast beef po-boys. Open Mon.Sat. Food available.

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Chickie Wah Wah

3636 Bienville St., (504) 482-9120; www.liuzzas.com Decked in New Orleans Saints memorabilia, this Mid-City institution opened in 1947 and is known for its ice-cold beer served in frozen glasses and its comfort food. Visitors can nosh on Italian, Cajun and seafood dishes. There also are TVs for watching sports. Open Tues.-Sun. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sun.

DMac’s Bar & Grill

Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal.com The art deco restaurant’s Walnut Room is open for breakfast and lunch five days a week, with bottomless bloody marys and mimosas served during weekend brunch. The elegant bar overlooks a runway. Open Tues.Sat. Full restaurant menu.

2828 Canal St., (504) 304-4714; www.chickiewahwah.com; @ChickieWahWah Daily live music promises an intimate music club experience with some of New Orleans’ finest artists at a spot in Mid-City with direct access to the Canal Street streetcar. The main event kicks off about 8 p.m., and the club has a spacious back patio. Open daily. Happy Hour: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 542 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, (504) 304-5757; www.dmacsbarandgrill.com; @dmacsBarNGrill This always-open spot is a favorite among service industry folks in the Mid-City area. There’s no cover, live music, a pool table, dartboard, sports on TV and video poker. Stop in for its popular grilled burger and enjoy 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.

Evangeline Lounge

4501 Toulouse St., (504) 482-1677 The sports-focused bar offers beer, wine and mixed drinks in a neighborhood setting. There’s a pool table, video poker and sports on TV. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

411-1 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 2888226; www.felipestaqueria.com; @felipesnola See French Quarter section for bar description.

Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

3701 Banks St., 504-486-9080; www. finnmccools.com; @finnmccoolspub New Orleans premier soccer pub upholds its reputation as a favorite neighborhood bar with a friendly crowd that pours out onto the sidewalk for major sports matches. Expect the bar to be brimming for New Orleans Saints and LSU games as well. There’s a large selection of beer on draft, and upscale pub food is served at Rum & the Lash.

Open daily. Food available.

Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge

1500 N. Claiborne Ave., (504) 975-3955 Sidle up to the bar for a traditional setup of a pint, ice and mixer or order regular cocktails directly from the bartender. The bar fills up on weekends and serves barbecue on Sunday. Open

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Mid-City Yacht Club

440 S. St. Patrick St., (504) 483-2517; www.midcityyachtclub.com; @mcycNOLA Adjacent to St. Patrick’s Park, MidCity Yacht Club is a popular spot for kickball and baseball players. It offers a seasonal cocktail list and upscale bar fare like crawfish cheese fries and an ahi tuna melt. There’s a patio equipped with Jenga and other board games; inside you can play pool and darts.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour opening-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mizado Latin Kitchen

5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 8855555; www.mizadolatinkitchen.com; @MizadoCocina There’s a different happy hour drink special every day, with Sunday featuring bottomless mimosas and bloody marys for $10. Other days see discounts on mojitos, draft beer, sangria, New Orleans cocktails and frozen margaritas. Margaritas are 10 cents during lunch on weekdays. The menu offers a wide range of Latin cuisine. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun.

Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar

1931 Orleans Ave., (504) 435-3384; www.oppdbar.wixsite.com/oppd A neighborhood bar for many musicians from Treme, Ooh Poo Pah Doo is dedicated to the memory of musician Jesse Hill and hosts a range of musicians including regulars Guitar Slim and James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars. There’s a dance floor, PAGE 49

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Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 p.m.close Sun.-Thu.

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Pal’s Lounge

949 N. Rendon St., (504) 4887257; @PalsLounge This local hangout is known for its men’s room papered with vintage Playboy centerfolds, a popular jukebox, pinball, air hockey and bowling games. Pop-ups including Crack Burger, Little Kitchen, Side St. No. 9 and Brine Pierogies rotate kitchen duty.

The gingerita is a margarita made with ginger vodka, and PBR tallboys are $2.50 on Thursday. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Parkview Tavern

910 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-2680 New Orleans Saints fans can catch every play on the dog-friendly patio’s outdoor TV screens and enjoy free food during the game. The tavern also offers a pool table and video poker and seating on the front porch overlooking Carrollton Avenue. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 Hagen Ave., (504) 4823047; www.parkwaypoorboys.com Locals find comfort in the camp-like setting while imbibing local brews (Abita, NOLA, Parish Brewing), locally inspired cocktails (Mid-City Streetcar), and hearty Cajun offerings (alligator and stewed turkey gumbo). Open Wed.Mon. Food available. Happy Hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Mon.

Pearl Wine Bar

3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 4336314; www.pearlwineco.com; @PearlWineCo The cozy bar attached to the wine and spirits store Pearl Wine Co. serves wine and cheese and charcuterie plates as well as craft cocktails.

Weekly specials include manicure and martini specials on Monday and wine by the glass for $5 on Wednesday. There’s live music Thursday and Saturday, and food trucks occasionally park outside. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. daily.

Ralph’s on the Park

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thepark.com; @Ralphsonthepark Located across the street from City Park, patrons at the restaurant and bar can survey magnificent oaks while listening to piano player Joe Krown (Tuesday through Thursday).

City Park Lemonade and Champagne in the Oaks are popular drinks. Fried smoked oysters and other bar bites are available 5 p.m.-8 p.m. daily. Open daily. Happy hour until 6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Revel Cafe and Bar

133 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-6122; www.revelcafeandbar.com Bartender and historian Chris

McMillian and his wife Laura opened the dog-friendly bar with a long menu of cocktails and upscale small plates and sandwiches. Sit at the elegant bar of polished wood with brass railings and try cocktails like New Orleans Is Drowning, made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac, a muddled sugar cube, Angostura bitters and a Campari rinse, or go classic with a Pimm’s Cup or Sazerac.

Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.7 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Second Line Brewing

433 N. Bernadotte St., (504) 248-8979; www.secondline-

brewing.com Wednesday is movie night at this craft brewery, which is dog-friendly anvd has an outdoor beer garden. Rotating food trucks park outside on most nights, and live music is staged periodically. Favorite 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 Offering old-school arcade games, pool tables, beer pong cages, dart boards and more, this sports bar is packed with ways to play. On Saturday

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Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 304-0635; www.swirlnola.com; @swirlnola There are free wine tastings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at this dog-friendly bar and wine store, and more than 20 uncommon wines by the glass. Small plates by 1000 Figs are available, and food trucks park outside from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. There also are bimonthly seminars and wine dinners. Open Mon.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour varies.

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com The local pizza chain has $1.50 longneck beers on Mondays and $1.50 draft beers on Tuesdays, both from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Wednesdays, all bottles of wine are half off. Sandwiches and salads also are available. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Three Palms Bar and Grill

3813 Tulane Ave., (504) 459-

4474; www.threepalmsbarandgrill.com The restaurant has a lush patio with palm trees and a fountain, and there’s a tiki bar featuring tropical drinks and daiquiris. The bar is dog-friendly, and there’s karaoke. Popular drinks include margaritas, mojitos, fruity rum and vodka drinks. Burgers, wraps, meat pies, fries and salads are provided by happyEATs. Open Wed.-Mon. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Wed.-Mon.

Treo

3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 3044878; www.treonola.com; @treonola There’s an art gallery featuring New Orleans-based artists, with shows that change monthly.

Classic cocktails are $6 during happy hour, including the Corpse Reviver, a concoction of gin, dry curacao, Lillet, lemon and absinthe and the Blood and Sand, which is Scotch, maraschino liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice. Open daily. Food is available from Tana, including Gulf fish, garlic spaghetti with clams, grilled pork steak and more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Sun.-Mon.

Tulane Ave. Bar & Grill

3813 Tulane Ave., (504) 488-

1400; @TulaneAveBar Fans of American Horror Story head to this LGBT-friendly outpost for viewing parties on Wednesday nights. Friday features music by Vanessa Carr, and there’s a drag show under the disco ball on the small stage in back on Saturday. The bar serves signature martinis. Open Tue.-Sat. Happy hour 3 p.m.8 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Twelve Mile Limit

500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www.facebook.com/twelvemilelimit; @twelvemilelimit The dog-friendly bar has a core of regulars who drop by for open-mic comedy on Monday, trivia games on Wednesday, to play pool, dance to a DJ and watch sports on TV. Barbecue is available Tuesday through Sunday. The Great Idea is made with vodka, Amaro, lemon, ginger beer and Angostura bitters, and The Baudin mixes bourbon, honey, lemon and Tabasco.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., midnight-2 a.m. Mon.-Thu, and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Vessel

3835 Iberville St., (504) 6032775; www.vesselnola.com; @vesselnola Located in an old church, the

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Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Wit’s Inn Bar & Pizza Kitchen

141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com; @WitsInnNOLA The Mid-City staple offers drink specials 7 p.m. till closing Sunday through Thursday. Popular drinks include 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.

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There’s also a covered patio and deck. Open daily. No food.

» RIVERBEND/CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY AREA Ale on Oak

8124 Oak St., (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com; @AleonOak The Riverbend’s beer bar has a large outdoor patio and serves hearty pub fare such as poutine fries with beef gravy and cheese curds. There are special beer tappings and food pairing every week. Popular drinks are draft beer, old fashions, cucumber Collins and scotch. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 4 p.m.7 p.m. Fri.

The Boot Bar & Grill

1039 Broadway Ave., (504) 8669008; www.thebootnola.com; @thebootnola By day, The Boot is a casual spot for anyone looking for a cold pitcher of beer and some lunch or bar snacks. By night, it’s packed with booty-shaking coeds. Located smack in the middle of college row, it offers daily specials including double drinks during Tulane football games and triple-shot mixed PAGE 52

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drinks on Wednesday. Pizzas, burgers and wings are served from The Boot Pizza & Grill next door. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-closing Wed., 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.

The Carrollton Station staff fires up a grill outside on Wednesday and there are bar snacks available other days. Open daily.

Food available.

Bourree at Boucherie

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com The Froze is frozen rose, creme de peche and lemon. Cool-Hand Luke is made with gin, cucumber, lime and ginger. The food menu includes cheese plates, steak tartare, french fries, lamb sliders and mussels. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-5 p.m. daily.

1510 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 510-4040; www.bourreenola.com; @BourreeNola Nathanial Zimet took two local favorites — wings and frozen daiquiris — and built a restaurant around them. The daiquiris focus on local fruits and ingredients like Old New Orleans Rum, and there’s even a gin-and-tonic-flavored daiquiri.

In addition to wings, there are meat pies, French fries, pork crackling and spicy boiled peanuts. Open Wed.-Mon. Full restaurant menu.

Bruno’s Tavern

7538 Maple St., (504) 861-7615; www.brunostavern.com; @brunostavern You can always get a $6 double Kettle One or a $5 beer and a shot at this laidback sports bar in the college section of town.

There are daily drink specials, and $12 bottomless mimosas and bloody mary specials from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 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) 8659190; www.carrolltonstation.com The daily drink specials at this neighborhood hangout last all night and include $2.50 Yeungling Lager on Thursday and $3 cans of craft beer on weekends. There’s stand-up comedy open mic on Wednesday, trivia on Thursday and more, and the bar stays open into the wee hours. We’ve Got Soul takes over the kitchen for dinner Thursday through Sunday, serving Southern cuisine.

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Cooter Brown’s Tavern & Oyster Bar

509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com; @CooterBrowns504 With 20 TVs and 400 beers, 82 of which are on tap, Cooter Brown’s may seem like just a sports bar, but the walls are decorated with more than 30 sculptured celebrity caricatures, each imbibing from an oversized beer bottle. Outdoor seating is available, and the food menu features oysters, po-boys, burgers and daily specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Madigan’s Bar

800 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9455 The Riverbend watering hole, where you can always get Miller High Life or PBR for $2, draws an after-work crowd but has a younger vibe on weekends.

There are pool tables and a jukebox to supply tunes. Patrons can order food like burgers from G.B.’s Patio Bar & Grill next door.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. daily.

Maple Leaf Bar

8316 Oak St., (504) 866-9359; www.mapleleafbar.com; @MapleLeafNOLA The standard weekly calendar at the Oak Street institution includes performances by George

Porter Jr. on Monday, Rebirth Brass Band on Tuesday and The Trio featuring Johnny Vidacovich on Wednesday. Live funk, rock, jazz and jam band music pours from the club every night and Sunday features a seafood boil. Open daily. No food.

Oak

8118 Oak St., (504) 302-1485; www.oaknola.com; @OakNola There’s a patio where patrons can sip wine, craft cocktails or martinis. Inside this wine bar is a more sophisticated but comfortable atmosphere with seasonal small plates. There’s live music Thursday through Saturday and free wine tastings on Thursdays. Wednesdays feature half-priced bottles of wine.

Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Rock ’n’ Bowl

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com; @rock_n_bowl The father/son team of John and Johnny Blancher has established this fabled venue and bowling alley as an easy-going spot featuring top-shelf regional blues (Eric Lindell) and zydeco (Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas), draft beer, wine and cocktails and, a menu boasting burgers, loaded fries, wings, pizza and boudin bites. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

TJ Quills

7600 Maple St., (504) 861-7931; www.tjquills.com; @Tj_Quills This Riverbend bar draws a college crowd with its pool table, sports on television and daily specials, which include Big Cup Night for mixed drinks and draft beer on Wednesdays, penny pitchers with a $5 cover on Thursdays and 50-cent drinks with a $5 cover on Saturdays.

Patrons 18 and older can enter but must be 21 to drink. Open Tue.-Sat. No food. Happy hour 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

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Ye Olde College Inn

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-3683; www.collegeinn1933. com; @collegeinn Located next door to Rock ’n’ Bowl, this neighborhood favorite is a farm-to-table restaurant, pulling many of its ingredients from a large garden adjacent to the restaurant for use in its cocktails and Southern-Creole dishes. Every fifth Tuesday of the month is Plaid Night, where patrons wear plaid in honor of restaurant regular Cartwright Eustis IV’s favorite shirt. The bar serves cold beer and standards.

Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

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4529 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-9066; www.45tchoup.com There’s always sports on TV at this neighborhood bar, and food trucks park outside four 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. No food. Happy hour 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Aline Street Beer Garden

1515 Aline St., (202) 494-8579; www.facebook.com/alinestreetbeergarden This bar is styled like a German beer garden, and there’s seating at long communal tables on the sidewalk. Weekly specials include two-liter stiefels (bootshaped glasses) of beer on Tuesday, $3.50 pints of cask beer Thursday and draft pints of

German beers for $3.50 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. There’s German food and changing pop-ups. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Arana Taqueria y Cantina

3242 Magazine St., (504) 8941233; www.facebook.com/ arananola; @arananola This casual but sleek Mexican restaurant, which focuses on cuisine of the Yucatan area, has a wide selection of mezcals and tequila, among other drinks.

During the restaurant’s happy hour, drinks (including beer pitchers) 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) 5869243; www.theavenupub.com; @AvenuePubNOLA There’s a long list of bourbon and whiskey, but beer is the focus at this casual tavern on St. Charles Avenue. It’s a good place for people watching, offers a rotating craft beer selection and hosts frequent beer and whiskey events. Boucherie’s Nathanial Zimet created the food menu, which includes burgers, Dump Truck fries, vegan options and more. Open 24 hours daily. Food available.

Avo

5908 Magazine St., (504) 5096550; www.restaurantavo.com; @restaurantavo Avo’s signature burnt orange Negroni is made with gin, vermouth, aperol, lemon and charred orange. The Basilico is a cocktail of vodka, lemoncello and fresh basil. Bar snacks at the Italian restaurant include cheese and charcuterie boards, mussels and fries and fried cauliflower. The restaurant has a bar inside and another in the courtyard, where happy hour is held. Open Mon.-Sat. Full PAGE 54

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restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Bar Frances

4525 Freret St., (504) 371-5043; www.barfrances.com The restaurant and wine bar serves contemporary American cuisine, craft cocktails and beer, and European wine.

Sunday through Thursday bottles of rose are half off. Monday is wine flight night. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Barrel Proof

1201 Magazine St., (504) 299-1888; www.barrelproofnola.com; @BarrelProofNola With an impressive selection of American, Irish and Japanese whiskeys, single-malt Scotches, locally and internationally brewed beer, wine and other signature spirits, the dimly lit Barrel Proof is a good place to unwind after a long day or to hang out until the wee hours. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Basin Seafood & Spirits

3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com; @BasinSeafood 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. 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) 323-1456; www.bayoubarneworleans.com Resident pianist Philip Melancon plays at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at this casual tavern. Once a hangout for Frank Sinatra and Truman Capote, the bar features an extensive whiskey and beer list. There’s also a menu of contemporary American bar fare. Open daily. Food available.

Black Label Icehouse

3000 Dryades St., (504) 875-2876; www.blacklabelbbq.com; @blacklabelBBQ The neighborhood bar has a busy schedule of weekly events including stand-up comedy on Sunday, pop-up dinner and a movie on Tuesday, steak night on Wednesday and live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The bar is home to Texas-style barbecue and bar food. Open daily. Food available.

Bouligny Tavern

3641 Magazine St., (504) 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com The Mid-Century Modern-styled interior sets an elegant atmosphere for sipping cocktails such as an Aperol spritzer or a selection of 20 wines by the glass. The menu includes small plates, salads, cheeses, meats and oysters curated by chef Christie Plaisance.

Open Mon.-Sat. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thu.

Bronx Bar

New York Pizza, 4418 Magazine St., (504) 891-2376 The bar inside New York Pizza serves

a $5 Pint n’ Slice special every night; choose one topping and choice of domestic draft beer. Mimosas and bloody marys are both $4 on weekends. There are always sports on TV. The menu includes appetizers, salads, calzones and specialty pizzas. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., (504) 891-1516; www.draftfreak.com/bulldog; @Bulldog_Uptown See Mid-City section for bar description.

Casa Borrega

1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.casaborrega.com; @ casaborrega Housed in a renovated 19th-century Greek Revival home, the decor is colorful and leans to the spiritual. The bar has a good selection of tequilas and mezcals. Cocktails are $3 off before 5 p.m., and there’s live music nightly.

The signature margarita Borrega is Cimarron Blanco, Gran Gala, lime juice and dark agave nectar. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

Cavan

3607 Magazine St., (504) 509-7655; www.cavannola.com; @cavannola This vintage-chic, Uptown sister of Sylvain and Meauxbar offers $5 daiquiris, Sazeracs, martinis and other drinks during weekday happy hour, and there are bar snacks (fries, oyster cocktail and hushpuppies) as well as a menu of coastal catches in raw, toast, salad, and small-plate formats. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Charlie’s Steak House

4510 Dryades St., (504) 895-9323; charliessteakhousenola.com Since opening in 1932, Charlie’s Steak House has stuck to a no-frills policy (for years there was not even a menu).

Since being reopened after Hurricane Katrina, the bar transitioned from its beginnings as a bourbon drinker’s spot to one known for other cocktails and a wide selection of wines. The menu includes onion rings, cheese tots, French onion soup and crabmeat au gratin and steaks. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu.

The Club Ms. Mae’s

4336 Magazine St., (504) 218-8035 It draws an eclectic crowd from all walks of life and has long been a favorite among college students and young professionals looking to let loose, due to its super cheap drinks and proximity to the Uptown universities and Magazine Street restaurants. Open 24 hours a day, it has a variety of table games like pool and foosball as well as multiple televisions. Open 24 hours daily. No food.

Columns Hotel Victorian Lounge

3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com Located on the first floor of a 19thcentury 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

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Coquette

2800 Magazine St., (504) 265-0421; www.coquettenola.com The restaurant is constantly evolving its craft cocktail list made with seasonal ingredients. In addition to nightly dinner, the restaurant serves lunch on Friday and brunch on weekends.

The Coquette bar hosts Little Bird pop-up food Sunday through Thursday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Courtyard Brewery

1020 Erato St.; www.courtyardbrewing.com; @CourtyardBrew The nanobrewery and taproom are housed in a converted warehouse loading zone, and have an industrial look. It attracts a casual crowd. The newly added Unit B, a small taproom expansion, is used for art installations, private events and dinners.

The 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.

Crudo+Bar at Baru

3700 Magazine St., (504) 895-2225; www.barutapas.com; @BaruTapas The bar is upstairs at Baru Tapas, and it offers signature cocktails and seafood small plates, including tartare and oysters. 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.

Cure

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357; www.curenola.com; @curenola Cure and its lauded mixologists pioneered New Orleans’ craft cocktail movement. Try a classic mixed drink or let one of the bartenders make something tailored to your palate.

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 Margaritas, sangria and beer are standards at this Mexican restaurant, which offers half-off salsa trios during happy hour. Most-ordered drinks include the house margarita, Ojos de Fuego and La Paloma. Open Mon.Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Delachaise

3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8950858; www.thedelachaise.com An interesting mix of cozy, quirky and sophisticated makes this streetcar-shaped bar a popular destination for lingering over drinks and upscale pub fare. Almost two dozen wines are available by the glass and more by the bottle, and there are beers from all over the world. There’s a patio that overlooks the streetcar line, and the kitchen serves food late. There are $5

glasses of wine every day. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar

5535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 8918500; www.dosjefes.com There’s live jazz nightly, premium cigars and a full range of drinks, including 16 wines by the glass, and large selections of whiskey, tequila and rum. Margaritas, Old Fashioneds and Sazeracs are popular drinks, and daily happy hour features $2 longnecks. There’s also an open-air patio, and Taceaux Loceaux food truck parks outside Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Emeril’s Delmonico

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico; @DelmonicoNOLA The bar menu features $5 small plates and snacks from the restaurant’s menu of contemporary Louisiana 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.

Food available.

Evangeline Lounge Two

1753 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-4500 Sit at the long bar and visit with neighborhood regulars who come for cheap drinks and cold beer. There’s a pool table, video poker, a DJ sometimes and sports on TV. Service industry workers get happy hour pricing all day Sunday through Tuesday. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Fat Harry’s

4330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8959582; @fatharrys504 The popular New Orleans institution serves local beers on tap by the pint or pitcher, and the front patio overlooks St. Charles Avenue. A crowd of university students and alumni frequent this bar on game days.

The food menu features a variety of sliders, St. James Cheese Co. cheeses and daily specials. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

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

Gasa Gasa

4920 Freret St., (504) 304-7110; www. gasagasa.com; @GasaGasaNOLA Painted paneling and projections light up the stage, which hosts touring indie rock, local honky tonk, jazz, funk and punk and metal bands. The wraparound bar offers a sizeable selection of bottled beer and beer on tap.

There’s also a colorful courtyard for hanging out between sets, or patrons can browse the eclectic record bins from Sisters in Christ. Open Tue.-Sun. No food.

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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.

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Half Moon Bar & Grill

1125 St. Mary St., (504) 593-0011; www.halfmoongrillnola.com; @ halfmoonnola From skee-ball in the back to window seats for people-watching, this neighborhood bar has plenty of nooks and crannies where patrons can relax.

Outdoor seating is available in the courtyard or on the sidewalk. Balance the beer menu with the grill’s latenight bites. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Henry’s Uptown Bar

5101 Magazine St., (504) 324-8140; www.henrysbaruptown.com This quintessential 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 buckets are $11. There’s food by the Big Cheezy. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour Mon.-Fri., opening-till 7 p.m.

Hot Tin Bar

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1452; www.hottinbar.com The intimate rooftop bar is modeled after a 1940s artist’s loft, has a view of the river and downtown, and serves Champagne and cocktails. The Champagne Safari is made with Oryza gin, Pimm’s, Aperol, cucumber and lemon.

Open Wed.-Sun.

The Irish House

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1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com; @irishhouseNOLA This gastropub specializes in Irish fare (often with a local twist, such as the Irish gumbo) and offers an extensive bar menu with a variety of whiskeys.

There’s brunch on weekends, featuring generously sized omelets. The restaurant also hosts traditional Celtic musicians on Monday and has other special events periodically. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Kenton’s

5757 Magazine St., (504) 891-1177; www.kentonsrestaurant.com The classic American whiskey bar and restaurant features food that pairs well with bourbon, such as wood-fired oysters served with smoked potatoes and country ham. Whiskey cocktails and mixed drinks are showcased, such as the Bourbon Fever Benchmark made with Fever Tree tonic and orange bitters, but an assortment of draft beer and wines also is available.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Kingpin

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1307 Lyons St., (504) 891-2373; @KingpinNola On an otherwise quiet and narrow strip off Prytania Street, The Kingpin stays busy with shuffleboard players, New Orleans Saints fans, movie crowds squeezing in a pre-show round, and beer drinkers (more often nearby Uptowners than college crowds). Food trucks are available Monday through Saturday. Open daily.

Happy hour 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Mahony’s Po-Boys & Seafood

3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com This sandwich shop is known for its menu of creative po-boys, but its fully stocked bar serves beers from Abita Brewing Company and NOLA Brewing. Happy hour features $2 draft beers and house wines and $5 appetizers. There are TVs for sports viewing and some seating in front on Magazine Street. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Martin Wine Cellar

3827 Baronne St., (504) 894-7444; www.martinwine.com; @martin_wine The wine store returned to Baronne Street after a long Hurricane Katrina-related hiatus and is bigger, with a huge deli serving cheese, charcuterie, small plates and sandwiches to accompany an impressive wine selection. The bar offers a selection of wine and craft beers. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Mayfair Lounge

1505 Amelia St., (504) 895-9163 There’s a loyal core of regulars who come to this neighborhood spot for cheap drinks, heavy pours, watching sports (patrons get a free shot when the New Orleans Saints make a touchdown) or pool night on Wednesday.

The Budweiser mini-pitcher is a popular selection. The decor is an eclectic mix of Mardi Gras and Christmas and the ambience is laid-back and fun-loving. Open daily. No food.

Midway Pizza

4725 Freret St., (504) 322-2815; www. midwaypizzanola.com; @midwaypizza The pizza joint serves deep-dish and thin-crust pizza, salads, flatbreads and appetizers. There’s a large selection of beer bottled and on tap. During happy hour, there’s $5 double well drinks and half-off appetizers at the bar. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Milan Lounge

1312 Milan St., (504) 895-1836; www.1312milan.com 2016 is the year for this neighborhood bar that’s decked to the max with Chicago Cubs paraphernalia. The lounge prides itself on offering cheap drinks and staying open late, but patrons have to be buzzed in. The bar airs all Louisiana State University and Chicago Cubs games and offers free food during New Orleans Saints games.

Popular drinks include Miller High Life, Schlitz, regional brews and Jameson shots. Open daily. Food available.

Monkey Hill Bar

6100 Magazine St., (504) 899-4800; www.monkeyhillbar.com; @monkeyhillbar 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.

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(504) 899-8886; www.lathaiuptown.com; @ nolathaiuptown The recently renovated restaurant includes a new bar where patrons can order small plates of traditional Thai street food. During happy hour, wine and beer are $3 and specialty cocktails are $5. Open Tue.-Sun. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.6 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

NOLA Brewing Tap Room

3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing.com; @NOLATapRoom The 24 taps at NOLA Brewing’s tap room offer its seven flagship beers (NOLA Blonde Ale, Hopitoulas, 7th Street Wheat and others) plus an array of specialty beers, such as bourbon barrel-aged stouts and the “funk series.” Free brewery tours are open to the public with no reservations 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Food from McClure’s Barbecue is served daily. Open daily.

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Blvd., (504) 371-5849; www.phnojm.org Wednesday is The Jam with CoolNasty, an open-mic jam for aspiring musicians, poets, comedians and other performers. It’s free and there are specialty cocktails. The Creole Bounce Fitness hour starts at 12:15 p.m. Saturday and features world rhythms and Louisiana dance and music, followed by drinks at the Bolden Bar. Open Tue.-Sun. No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. Tue.-Fri. (Happy hour at Bolden Bar 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Thu.-Sat.).

Phillips Bar & Restaurant

733 Cherokee St., (504) 8651155; www.phillipsbar.com; @phillipsbar Phillips has been serving food and cocktails since the Great Depression, offering an array of beers, wines and classic cocktails. The fun starts Tuesday with trivia night, Wednesday is steak night and Thursday is taco night. Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour opening-7 p.m. daily.

Primitivo

1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 881-1775;

www.primitivonola.com; @eatprimitivo The open-hearth restaurant offers whole chicken, ribs, ribeye steaks, pasta, salads and ceviche. During happy hour, the wagyu burger is $10. Boulevardier and Maison Blanche cocktails are both on tap, and draft beers range from Schlitz to Parish Brewing Co.’s Canebrake. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Prytania Bar

3445 Prytania St., (504) 8915773; www.prytaniabar.com; @ThePrytaniaBar The dog-friendly bar has daily specials, such as $5 double mimosas and bloody marys on Saturday and Sunday, and $2 wine, Champagne and well liquor all day Tuesday. TVs screen New Orleans Saints games, U.S.A. soccer matches and all University of Michigan games, as well as popular TV shows. Open daily. No food.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

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The Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar and Grill

4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605 The dog-friendly bar has a pool table, dart board and a patio equipped with TVs

A bartender pours absinthe in a customer’s drink at Pirate’s Alley in the French Quarter. screening sports daily from the 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 & Liquor Store

3125 Calhoun St., (504) 866-9121 Roberts Bar was established in 1933 — one day after Prohibition was repealed.

Today regulars keep Jager bombs the most popular drink and entertain themselves with pool games, monthly pingpong tournaments and an internet jukebox. Open daily.

No food. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

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St. Joe’s Bar

5535 Magazine St., (504) 899-3744; www.stjoesbar.com This saintly spot is known for its religious iconography, such as crosses that have been 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 with one of the bar’s signature blueberry mojitos. Open daily.

No food.

Samuel’s Blind Pelican

1628 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9399 Overlooking the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, Samuel’s Blind Pelican has a lush tropical patio. Oyster lovers can slurp their way through happy hour, when a dozen raw are $3 and a dozen char-grilled are $8.50 with an alcohol purchase. There’s also a full menu of Cajun pub food. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.8 p.m. daily.

Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge

7612 Oak St., (504) 861-2802; www. snakeandjakes.com; @snakeandjakes 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.

Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

4338 St. Charles Ave., (504) 293-3473; www.superiorseafoodnola.com; @SuperiorNOLA The bistro ambience is carried through the structure, which includes salvaged architectural elements. Popular drinks include the frozen French 75, a mix of gin, Champagne and fresh lemon juice; and a frozen pomegranate mojito made with rum, fresh mint, lime juice and pomegranate. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. daily and 10 p.m.-till Fri.-Sat.

The Tasting Room

1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com With wine flights, cheese plates, charcuterie boards and other snacks, and a knowledgeable staff, the dog-friendly wine bar in the historic Lower Garden District offers a relaxed but elegant atmosphere for oenophiles and amateurs alike. Open Tue.-Sun. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza.com See Mid-City section for restaurant details.

Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar & Restaurant

2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www.traceysnola.com; @TraceysNola A New Orleans Saints game day hangout, football fans can stake out a spot in front of the bar’s 20 TV screens before digging into a crawfish and green onion sausage po-boy or sharing a muffuletta. If you’re up to the challenge, form a team and take on Tuesday night trivia. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Uptown Sports Bar and Grill

3629 Prytania St., (504) 891-8800; www.uptownsportsnola.com With TVs on every wall, pizzas in the oven and rows of pool tables, this is a good spot to spend game day. Beer is the drink of choice. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 3 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Urban South Brewery

1645 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 2674852; www.urbansouthbrewery.com; @UrbanSouthBrewery The new brewery and tap room serves craft beers like Holy Roller IPA and Charming Wit. There are sports on TV and free Wi-Fi. The brewery also hosts food trucks. Open Thu.-Mon.

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1640 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-1705; www.phils-grill.com; @PhilsGrill Burger buffs can build their perfect burger, and the bar offers local draft beer as well as signature drinks like the Pirate’s Alley rum cocktail. Well drinks, beer and wine are half price during happy hour, and beef sliders and meat pies are $2 and duck and chicken wings are $1. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Shimmy Shack

1855 Dock St., Harahan, (504) 7294442; www.shimmyshack.net An old Pontchartrain Bank was converted to create Shimmy Shack, a place that offers video poker in the old vault and a bar where a drive-through window used to be. The joint also offers game nights and a selection of New Orleans-style dishes. Popular drinks include the sushi martini, Nashville Negroni and Bloody Right mary.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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3501 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 831-9310; www.thepourhousesaloon.com The dog-friendly casual bar has a patio, lots of seating at the bar, live music Wednesday through Saturday and karaoke with a DJ the first Friday of the month. Ladies night gets women their choice of drink for $2 from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday. Musicians are invited to sit in with Oscar & the Blues Cats

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Rivershack Tavern

3449 River Road, Jefferson, (504) 834-3948; www.therivershacktavern.com The neighborhood tavern and restaurant doubles as a live music club on Friday and Saturday nights. There are sports on TV, video poker and a menu of burgers, seafood, po-boys and salads. Open daily. Food available.

Southport Hall

200 Monticello Ave., Jefferson, (504) 835-2903; www.southporthall.com Opened in the early 1900s as an illegal speakeasy and gambling hall, the club retains the original counting room with a cement wall and bronze door as well as a vintage keno board mounted on a wall. The club today hosts periodic music shows.

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

1212 S. Clearview Parkway, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com See Mid-City section for restaurant details.

» KENNER Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant

3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-5423; www.facebook.com/ casatequilakenner Known for its fajitas, nachos and margaritas, Casa Tequila offers twofor-one margaritas on Thursday and live music on Friday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 2 p.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Southshore Tavern

2204 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 466-3852; www.facebook.com/ southshoretavern This friendly old-school bar draws crowds for happy hour specials and DJs spinning dance party music. It offers domestic beer specials from 3 p.m-6 p.m. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour noon-7 p.m. daily

» METAIRIE Babylon Sports Bar

2917 Harvard Ave., Metairie, (504) 324-9961 There’s a sports on TV, a dart board, karaoke and video poker at this sports bar. From 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, women can order two-for-one, you-call-it drinks. There’s live music on the weekends. Open daily. No food. Happy 2 p.m.-7 p.m.

Mon.-Sat.

Big’s Trudeau Tavern

717 Trudeau Drive, Metairie, (504) 469-2221 The neighborhood bar has a dart board, pool tables, sports on TV and video poker, which serve as backdrop activities for consuming cheap alcohol. Longnecks are $175 until 7 p.m. weekdays, and a shot of Fireball is $2.50 or Jagermeister is $3 Tuesday, Thursday and any time the New Orle-

ans Saints or Louisiana State University are playing. Open daily. No food.

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant

4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 324-6841; www.bobbyheberts. com; @CajunCannon WWL radio personality and former NFL quarterback Bobby Hebert owns the sports-themed restaurant and bar. There’s a hand-carved marbletop bar, and decor includes works by local artists and sports memorabilia, including jerseys signed by Drew Brees, Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken.

There’s a 90-inch TV screen in the main room for watching games (and 42-inch screens in the bathrooms).

The most popular drink is the Smoking Cajun Cannon Ball, a smoking 60-ounce glass of 1800 Silver tequila, Midori and tropical juices, topped with Bacardi 151. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.Fri. and 9 p.m.-close Mon.-Thu.

Boulevard American Bistro

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com; @theblvdbistro The ambience is casual but sophisticated and the large bar takes on a neighborhood atmosphere, serving classic cocktails and American cuisine.

The signature Old Fashioned is made with Knob Creek bourbon, Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters and an orange twist, and the Paloma is made with Tres Agaves tequila, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and pink peppercorns.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Cabaret NOLA

3229 Lisa Drive, Metairie, (504) 4563853; www.cabaretnola.com There’s sports on TV and video poker at this adult entertainment club.

Tuesday is service industry night with $2 drinks from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Bottle service is available nightly. Open Mon.Sat. No food.

Cafe B

2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com; @cafebmetairie A refined yet warm fine-dining room with Louisiana artwork decorating the walls, Cafe B offers elevated neighborhood cuisine and drinks at a tile-front bar. 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 Blu

Andrea’s Restaurant, 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com The opulent piano bar offers a wide range of wines by the glass, Champagnes, grappas, single-malt Scotches and cocktails including a watermelon cosmopolitan, Capri Blu martini and Andrea’s espresso martini. Italian small plates are available. Open daily.

Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.7 p.m. daily.

Cello’s

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Customers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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.

Electric Cocktail

452 Aurora Ave., Metairie, (504) 828-7619 There’s sports on TV, video poker, a pool table and $1.75 domestic beers from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at this dog-friendly neighborhood bar. Open daily. No food.

The Harbor Bar & Grill

3024 17th St., Metairie, (504) 835-6111; www.theharborbarandgrill.com; @theharborbng A hang-out spot for cold beer, cocktails and burgers, this neighborhood joint features alcohol antidotes including gator balls and high-stacked 12-ounce Harbor burgers served late into the night: 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

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111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com; @heritage_grill Ralph Brennan’s weekday lunch spot has a full-service bar to complement the Creole menu that includes bronzed redfish with corn maque choux, crabmeat grilled cheese and sesame seared ahi tuna salad. Open Mon.-Fri. Full restaurant menu.

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1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-0050 The neighborhood spot for casual meet-ups, game day camaraderie and live music (Wednesday through Saturday) offers free food (hot dogs, chili, jambalaya, queso) during weekend games. Open daily. Happy hour until 7 p.m.Mon.-Sat.

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4532 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, (504) 885-1164 A casual neighborhood pub perfect for guzzling drafts, watching sports, fine-tuning your aim at the dart board, playing pool or video poker or making selections on the jukebox. Committed game players meet Monday through Wednesday for pool leagues and Tuesday and Thursday for dart leagues. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Lager’s International Ale House

3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-9923; www.lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com; @Lagers_Metairie Bulldog’s Metairie satellite features one of the largest draft beer selections in the area, with 75 taps. The pub frequently features limited-edition cask brews from local breweries.

Wednesday is beer flight night. The menu includes Tex Mex egg rolls, crawfish banditos and burgers. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy

hour 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 p.m.close Sun.-Thu.

Lamplighter Lounge

908 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 832-9909 This Metairie bar features a vintage-looking neon sign out front and attracts an eclectic crowd, catering to day drinkers, service industry workers, neighborhood residents and others.

Customers praise the cash-only bar for its cheap drinks. A pool table, chess board, darts and an internet jukebox are other attractions. There’s free food during New Orleans Saints games. Open 24 hours daily. Food available. Happy hour 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Martin Wine Cellar

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 8967300; www.martinwinecellar.com; @Martin_Wine See Uptown section for bar description. Open daily. Food available.

Martine’s Lounge

2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-8637; www.facebook.com/martineslounge; @martineslounge The relaxed lounge serves craft cocktails, such as Georgia peach tea made with Skyy peach vodka, peach bitters, agave, tea and lemon. During New Orleans Saints games, there’s free pizza or fried chicken and free shots after Saints’ touchdowns. The bar has a pool table, dart board and a jukebox.

Open daily. Food available. Happy hour 1 p.m.-7 p.m. daily and during Saints games.

Melius Bar & Grill

1701 Lake Ave., Metairie, (504) 8289446; www.meliusbarbucktown.com The casual watering hole has a marine theme and provides free peanuts and an invitation to toss the shells on the floor. There’s free red beans and rice during Monday Night Football, and free shots and hotdogs during New Orleans Saints games, and karaoke with a DJ on Friday. The bar is known for cold beer and stiff drinks, and the food menu includes burgers, sandwiches and daily hot plate specials.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., all day Sun.

Mo’s Chalet

3201 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 780-2961; www.moschalet.com The dance club hosts a DJ on Thursday and Sunday for Latin music nights and live bands on Friday and Saturday.

Come sing your heart out on Monday during karaoke. Tuesday offers $2 drinks. Open daily. No food. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Oscar’s Lounge & Restaurant

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

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3802 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-7350 There’s plenty of sports to be viewed on the projector screen or the 10 other TVs, and there also are pool tables and dart boards. Service industry workers get drink specials beginning at midnight daily. Get a $6 double Belvedere any time or $3.50 well cocktails, $10 domestic or $15 imported beer buckets during happy hour. Open daily. Food available.

Happy hour 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Semolina Restaurant

4336 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, (504) 454-7930; www. semolina.com; @semolinanola Semolina’s signature bellini is made with Svedka vodka and peach schnapps, but the bellini bar includes versions with orange, strawberry, pomegranate, blueberry and pineapple. The Semorita is made with Blanco tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice and agave nectar and can be flavored with blueberry, pomegranate, strawberry or pineapple puree. The restaurant offers an eclectic menu of pasta dishes. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Sportsbeat Pub & Cafe

3330 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 838-9563 There are lots of TVs for watching sporting events, and there are dart boards for patrons who want to test their own athletic abilities. Cold beer is a favorite drink and goes well with dinner specials including two lobsters for $18 on Monday and $10 steak dinner night on Wednesday.

Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com See Mid-City section for restaurant details.

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Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 368-1114; www.gattusos.net; @GattusosGretna Play trivia Tuesday, get a burger for $5 Thursday and hear live music Friday and Saturday. There’s outdoor seating at this dog-friendly bar, and the restaurant’s menu is available until 9 p.m. Open Mon.-Sat. Full PAGE 63

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2820 Lime St., Metairie, (504) 455-7775; www.facebook.com/ thetwistoflime There’s live music that trends to rock ’n’ roll Friday and Saturday, and watching parties for New Orleans Saints games and other sporting events. The bar also has 10 dart boards and two pool tables. Open daily. No food.

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Celebration in the Oaks Preview Party Guests get the first glimpse of the lights and are given exclusive access to the Botanical Garden and Train Route.

Guests are treated to a tantalizing array of foods and adult beverages from 40 local restaurants and caterers.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 7:30 – 11PM

Jingle Bells & Beer Please join us for our holiday event created just for young adults – and those young at heart! Jingle Bells & Beer will be so much good fun you’ll land on Santa’s Naughty List!

Guests can experience all the rides within City Park’s Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, under the beautiful lights of Celebration in the Oaks.

Beer and “munchies” will be provided from local vendors.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7 – 10PM

Celebration in the Oaks Family Party Kids get the royal holiday treatment at their own Celebration in the Oaks Party. The little ones will feel like the kings and queens of the ball at this fun-filled party. Unlimited rides at the Amusement Park, kid-friendly eats for the whole family, fun live entertainment, including balloon clowns, an airbrush tattoo artist, stilt walkers, a DJ and more. This year we will have characters from Star Wars present, so don’t forget to bring your camera!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 6 – 8:30PM

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Humorous barstools at Rivershack Tavern hint at the bar’s lighthearted attitude. restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Live Oak Bar and Grill 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, (504) 367-5010 ext. 1; www. timberlanecc.com/live_oak Located inside the Timberlane Country Club, the bar has an extensive wine list and serves a spicy bacon bloody mary. Open Tue.-Sun. Full menu available.

Happy hour 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

The Red Maple 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com This West Bank restaurant and bar has been an upscale destination for locals for a half-century. It is known for a rustic decor resembling the inside of an Alpine lodge. The drinks selection includes beer, wine and classic cocktails like Manhattans. Open Mon.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Rivershack Gretna 714 First St., Gretna, (504) 325-5530; www.facebook.com/ rivershackgretna There are food and drink specials daily, including weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and two tacos for $5 and two-for-one margaritas on Thursday. 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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Vinnie’s Sports Bar & Grill

2766 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, (504) 393-0155; www. vinniessportsbar.com The laid-back sports bar has something going on most nights, including football Bingo Monday, taco Tuesday, karaoke and steak Wednesday and trivia Thursday. Patrons can play pool, darts, Golden Tee, Pac Man or video poker and order one of the 35 draft or dozens of bottled beer options. The food menu includes po-boys, burgers, steaks, wraps and more. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. daily.

» HARVEY Boomers at Boomtown Casino

4132 Peters Road, Harvey, (504) 366-7711; www.boomtownneworleans.com; @BoomtownNOLA 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, an Asian restaurant and a deli. Open Fri.-Sat. Food available.

Scores West

555 Manhattan Blvd.,

(504) 525-0999; www.scoreswest.com; @scoreswest A taste of Bourbon Street beyond the parish line, this club features exotic dancers, DJs and video poker. Open daily.

No food.

original 15-barrel brew house.

The pub offers a collection of exclusive Abita beers, with featured brews that change weekly. The menu includes dips, burgers, pasta and Cajun cuisine. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

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Abita Brew Pub

72011 Holly St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-5837; www.abitabrewpub.com Patrons enjoy sweeping views of the Tammany Trace or the

Pontchartrain Vineyards

81250 Highway 1082, Bush, (985) 892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com; @PontchVineyards The Northshore vineyard hosts Jazz’n the Vines concerts in spring and fall and a

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THE BIG BAR GUIDE post-Thanksgiving concert on the following Saturday.

Visitors to the vineyard can taste wines made here and are welcome to bring food to enjoy on the patio. Open Wed.-Sun. No food.

» COVINGTON Columbia Street Tap Room

434 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 898-0899; www. covingtontaproom.com There are more than 30 beers on tap and 60 bottled beers at this neighborhood pub that also offers live music Thursday through Saturday.

Burgers are the centerpiece of the menu and there’s a courtyard. 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 The brewery serves its regular and specialty brews on tap.

Get free red beans and rice and $2 pints from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and free tours of the brewery start at 11 a.m.

Saturday. On weekends, food is available from food trucks serving cuisine ranging from barbecue to Greek food. The tasting room features sports on TV, darts and live music.

Open Thu.-Sun. No food.

» MADISONVILLE T Rivers Bar

1999 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-1711; www.triversbar.com Accessible by water or land, T Rivers sits where the Tchefuncte River meets Lake Pontchartrain. Served in a bucket, Swamp Water is a tropical rum drink garnished with fresh fruit and gummy alligators. Catch live music on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon, and grab fried okra, boudin balls or one of 11 different burgers offered by The Gator Shack.

Open Fri.-Sun. Food available.

» MANDEVILLE The Barley Oak

2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 727-7420; www. thebarleyoakcom The dog-friendly bar offers inside and balcony seating and more than two dozen beers on tap, including lots of Louisiana brews, and selections from across the country, Germany and Ireland. There are even more bottled selections, plus seasonal beers. The menu features Cajun or German sausage platters, burgers

and sandwiches including a Reuben and a bratwurst dog.

Open daily. Food available.

The Beach House Bar & Grill

124 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-9331; www.beachhousemandeville.com; @ BeachHouseMandy Share a rum punch or margarita bucket on the umbrella-covered deck of this beach bum abode. There’s a sand pit where kids can play and live music on weekends. Weekly specials include $1 tacos on Tuesday and $7 wing orders on Wednesday. Open daily.

Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Interference Sports Bar

2213 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-1655; www.interferencesportsbar.com A New Orleans Saints shrine, the bar changes its schedule for football matches and closes only for Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday. On game days, the kitchen opens at noon, offering its regular menu of bar food. Most days, food is available from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Open daily. Food available. Happy hour noon-6 p.m. daily, 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Thu.

N’tini’s Steak & Martinis

2891 Highway 190, Suite D, Mandeville, (985) 626-5566; www.ntinis.com; @ntinis There’s live music on the patio Thursday and a DJ monthly at this martini bar and restaurant. The menu has seafood, salads, burgers and more in a casual but sophisticated setting. The Pulp Fiction pairs Tito’s vodka with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and the rum-based King Cake martini comes frozen. Open daily. Full restaurant menu.

Happy hour 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Mon.-Fri.

Old Rail Brewing Company

639 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 612-1828; www.facebook.com/ oldrailbrewingcompany; @OldRailBeer Located near the Tammany Trace Trailhead, Old Mandeville’s first microbrew pub provides visitors with a dog-friendly outdoor patio with table and bar service.

Choose from flagship and seasonal brews on tap, like the winter Coffee Imperial Stout.

The kitchen serves Southern comfort food. Open Tue.-Sun. Full restaurant menu.

Ruby’s Roadhouse

840 Lamarque St., Mandeville, (985) 626-9748; www.rubysroadhouse.com The Mandeville hangout

offers $2 domestic beers from 10 a.m. to noon as part of its “Breakfast Club” deal.

Monday is ladies’ night, featuring $2 martinis. There’s live music and barbecue on Friday and Saturday, and free food during New Orleans Saints games. Open daily. Happy hour 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

The Scotts’ Coffee & Tapas Bar

201 Carroll St., Mandeville, (985) 231-7632; www. thescottscoffeebar.com Housed in a building that originally was constructed as a bank in 1904, this pooch-friendly cafe serves more eye-openers than just coffee and espresso. Order from the full bar and tapas menu Friday and Saturday.

The Scotts’ most popular craft cocktail is the Scottini (a dirty martini made with Grey Goose infused with lemon juice). Open daily.

Full restaurant menu.

Times Grill

1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com; @TGMandeville Beer is the most popular libation at Times Grill, and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays you can get domestic brews for $2.75 (as well as $2 mixed drinks and $3 house margaritas). There are 23 types of burgers, as well as sandwiches, salads and a variety of entrees that keep energy high for dart games or watching sports on TV. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

» SLIDELL Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria

176 Town Center Parkway, Slidell, (985) 288-1210; www.felipestaqueria.com; @felipesnola See French Quarter section for bar description.

Palmettos on the Bayou

1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0500; www.palmettosrestaurant.com 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 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 more. Open daily. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., 3 p.m. to close Wed., and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.

Times Grill

1827 Front St., Suite 1, Slidell, (985) 639-3335; www.timesgrill.com; @TGSlidell See Mandeville section for restaurant description.

OUTSKIRTS » ARABI Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou

6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 676-3357 This Arabi bar has a pool table, dart board, sports on TV and video poker. The Rear Window kitchen serves food during lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday, which is the bar’s oyster night. Open daily. Food available.

» CHALMETTE Brewster’s

8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 3097548; www.facebook.com/ brewsterschalmette; @BrewstersRL The bar has drink specials daily and domestic beers are $1.50 during daily happy hours. The popular Boom-alache cocktail is made with 32 ounces of three kinds of rum, fruit juices and cherries.

The restaurant menu features burgers, steaks, appetizers and salads. 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.

MeMe’s Bar & Grille

712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; memesbarandgrille.com 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 or fruity Tropical Breeze. The food menu includes steaks, seafood, oysters and more.

Open Tue.-Sat. Full restaurant menu. Happy hour 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri.

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Pasian cuisine

More cheese MELT (2549 Banks St., 504-821-

0102; www.melt-nola.com), a Mid-City restaurant specializing in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, began a soft opening Nov. 7 that continues through the Thanksgiving holiday. Melt is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and hours of operation will expand after the official grand opening in early December.

The restaurant from Barcadia partner Miles Tully Jr. originally was slated to open in June but there were construction and permit delays. The renovated building on the

CK’s Hot Shoppe serves Filipino food.

BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund AT CK’S HOT SHOPPE, TUCKED INSIDE A CENTRAL CITY CORNER STORE,

chef Crispin Pasia serves the dishes of his homeland, the Philippines, to a small but steady customer base. The front of the business is a grab-andgo convenience store operation, and with the kitchen in back, it’s an odd marriage that adds to the spot’s ramshackle charm.

Pasia’s culinary training and talent for discerning the nuances between flavors is evident, as he corrals the delicate powers of spice, acid and fat. Vinegar — a hallmark of the Southeast Asian cuisine — is used liberally, bringing to life dishes brimming with meat and the flavors of offal.

Shanghai lumpia are a Filipino staple, a type of egg roll deep fried until it boasts a dark caramel sheen.

The thin, crunchy cigar encases a rich and seasoned mix of ground pork and carrots and is served with a sweet and tart dipping sauce.

Everything is made to order, and on slow nights when it’s just Pasia behind the counter (he runs the space with his wife), diners can expect delays. It’s worth the wait as Pasia tweaks traditional Filipino recipes with whatever fresh ingredients he has on hand.

Papaitan, a deeply fragrant and collagen-rich broth, carries a slightly bitter and sour tang. Traditionally, that sourness comes from beef intestines, but here, Pasia uses bitter melon to imbue a less aggressive flavor. Oxtail cooks for hours and slips effortlessly from the bone, the gelatinous fatty bits flavoring the broth while slivers of tripe have characteristic chewy texture. The

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WHERE

1433 Baronne St., (504) 339-3867; www.facebook. com/CksHotShoppe

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lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

soup carries an aromatic, soothing quality rich with garlic, ginger and lemon grass.

Pancit, the country’s beloved stirfried noodles, tastes light and fresh despite unctuous hunks of pork belly, which add flavor and richness.

Thick carrot spears, large chunks of red onion and fat cabbage leaves add dimension and texture to the plate while a shower of black pepper and lemon wedges provides the perfect balance of spice and acid to cut through the richer notes.

There’s no doubt the kitchen’s showstopper is the crispy pata, a deep-fried pork leg that arrives knuckles and all, and though it costs $22, it could feed a family of four.

The pork is braised for hours with garlic and star anise and then fried, producing a thick, crispy crust that gives way to knobs of fatty meat.

One could use utensils to carve the massive pork block, but the effort would be futile. It’s better to tear away the thick, fatty pieces

Crispin Pasia prepares Filipino dishes at CK Hot Shoppe.

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with your hands. An accompanying vinegar and soy medley provides a balancing acidic, sweet and salty jolt. It’s a fantastically rich and entertaining dish to eat, and the communal aspect — greasy hands and all — is fun.

Pasia worked for the late Paul Prudhomme for 18 years, and he clearly is proud of it. Photographs and paintings of the late chef plaster the walls of the shop and his eponymous spice blends and products line the shelves. And although Prudhomme’s influence is obvious, once the food arrives, it’s clear that it’s all Pasia.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

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WHAT WORKS

crispy pata, papaitan

WHAT DOESN’T service can be slow

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chef serves traditional Filipino dishes at his Central City shop

corner of Banks and South Dorgenois streets features 1,700 square feet of dining space on the ground floor, an open kitchen and a long granite bar.

The opening menu includes starters such as tempura-battered Wisconsin cheese curds with marinara and ranch dipping sauces, french fries topped with choices of cheese, truffle oil or bacon, tomato-basil bisque and shrimp Cobb and Caesar salads.

Sandwiches range from $6.95 to $12.95, and there is a classic melt made with cheddar, Swiss and provolone on multigrain bread. Kush’s Melt features crab-boiled shrimp, pimiento cheese and basil aioli on pressed French bread. The Owner’s special combines caramelized onions, Gruyere, tomatoes and house-made tomato jam on sourdough bread, and the Mama’s Melt has sliced ham, brie, arugula and fig preserves on pressed French bread.

Tully plans to add beer and cheese soup and macaroni and cheese to the menu of starters, and cheese and charcuterie plates will be added in coming weeks.

The bar features six beers on tap and mostly local bottled and canned beers. Four wines will be offered on tap in addition to the list of bottles.

A daily happy hour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. includes a Wednesday special of half-price carafes of wine. On Friday, there are $5 Champagne splits.

A rooftop deck and courtyard patio will open in early spring 2017.

— HELEN FREUND

EAT+DRINK Jeremiah Tower CHEF, WRITER JEREMIAH TOWER, THE CHEF BEHIND LEGENDARY SAN FRANCISCO AREA RESTAURANTS Chez Panisse

(with Alice Waters) and Stars, is considered one of the fathers of California cuisine. He almost settled in New Orleans (he was thwarted by Hurricane Katrina) and currently lives in Merida, Mexico, where he likes to scuba dive and write. He visits the Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, to discuss and sign his book Table Manners: How to Behave in the Modern World and Why Bother. He spoke to Gambit about his book and work.

How did you almost settle in New Orleans?

TOWER: I was living in New York and 9/11 occurred, and after about a year, I couldn’t take that very much longer. So I went to Cozumel (Mexico) to see what that was like for diving. And while I was there, I thought, “Well, if I have to move back to the U.S., what’s the most civilized city in America?”

And of course, it’s New Orleans.

I went back to New York and I moved to New Orleans. Then I thought, before I unpack and remodel the house and all that, I’ll go for another week of diving and pull myself together and then go back to New Orleans and face it all. While I was in Cozumel, Hurricane Katrina hit.

When I was in college, I would come down twice a year for the sidecar cocktails and eggs remoulade at Maylie’s. It was the best place to get over a hangover that I have ever been to. And lunch at Galatoire’s. I kept going back.

To me, no matter how Michelin-starred a place is, it’s all about the level of satisfaction. For me, it’s a taco at a roadside stand in Merida today. But in those days, there was nothing like a fried oyster po-boy with good bread, homemade remoulade sauce — any sauce made on premises — and fried oysters. In the ’60s and ’70s, this was common. You have to search theses days, because everybody buys their sauce from Sysco and it’s not quite the same.

But the everyday food is fantastic.

It’s the kind of the food you can eat every day— and the quality of the seafood.

How did you come to write a book about table manners?

T: I make the point: If you have good table manners, you probably

have good all-around manners.

It’s a useful tool to have good table manners, because everyone assumes that you’re alright in every other way. It’s a good business decision.

(The book) came about by accident, just like my culinary career, when a publisher in New York asked me out of the blue to do a book on manners. I was complaining about people in elevators and restaurants, and he said, “Well, I’d like you to do a book on manners.” I said, “That’s the stupidest idea I ever heard.

Who cares about manners anymore?” And he said, “That’s the point.”

On the book tour, I was in Washington, D.C., at Politics & Prose Bookstore. A women came in a little early. She was grandmother age and obviously quite wealthy and stylish. She said, “I have eight grandchildren and I am getting eight books.” I said, “Have you given up on your children?”

And she said, “Absolutely.”

What type of cooking do you do in Merida?

T: Cooking like the natives I leave to the natives because they do a much better job. Cochinita, which is braised leg of pork — it’d take me a month to get through a leg of pork. The best things (cooked locally) here are chicken and pork.

The rest is seafood, which I use a lot of — fresh octopus, stone crab claws that are massive and cheap.

The lobster fishermen knock on my door every morning with a basket full of lobsters. Not bad, eh? Spiny Caribbean lobster are very difficult to cook. They overcook in seconds. You only eat the tail meat. I just steam it in butter and fresh garlic for a few minutes.

You never boil it. You just cook it till it’s not translucent and eat it right away. — WILL COVIELLO

Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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The Courtyard Brewery (1020 Erato St.; www.courtyardbrewing.com) celebrated its second anniversary on Oct. 22. Owner and brewer Scott Wood estimates that between 2,500 and 3,000 people attended based on beer sold — roughly 60 slim kegs filled with 25 unique Courtyard beers.

In 2016, Courtyard has brewed 185 barrels of beer in its three-barrel system, and brewers expect to hit 250 by the end of the year, up from 150 barrels in 2015. Courtyard has released 54 unique recipes, 19 of which were hoppy pale ales or IPAs. In terms of volume, half of all beer brewed by Courtyard in 2016 had a hop-forward style, Wood says.

• 40 Arpent Brewing Company (6809 N. Peters St., Arabi, 504342-2804; www.40arpentbrewery. com) held a grand opening for its taproom Nov. 5. Patrons drank the brewery’s flagship beers as well as special kegs including Grapefruit Duckweed Pale Ale, Coffee Milk Basin Stout and Pumpkin Oktoberfest. Taproom hours are 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

• Urban South Brewery (1645 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-267-4852; www.urbansouthbrewery.com)

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Courtyard Brewery expanded its taproom.

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announced it will expand, doubling its capacity, in partnership with local brewing equipment manufacturer Craft Kettle Brewing Equipment. For seven months, Urban South has used three 60-barrel fermenters and one 60-barrel brite tank. The expansion will add two 90-barrel, one 60-barrel, one 30-barrel and three seven-barrel fermenters and one 90-barrel and one seven-barrel brite tank.

Urban South has been limited to brewing two year-round beers and one seasonal brew. The new equipment will allow the brewery to add additional year-round beers and special releases in 2017.

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BY BRENDA MAITLAND

2014 Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc High Valley, California Retail $17

After working with California wineries including Simi, Dominus Estate, Matanzas Creek and Chalk Hill, winemaker David Ramey and his wife set out on their own 20 years ago, and together with their daughter, Claire, they founded Sidebar Cellars two years ago. Grapes for this wine come from Brassfield Estate Vineyard, elevated 1,800 feet above sea level in the small High Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). Grapes enjoy prolonged time on the 10- to 15-year-old vines in the area’s cool microclimate, developing high acidity in the fruit, and the 2014 vintage benefits from an excellent growing season. In the cellar, whole clusters were pressed, native yeast fermented and the fruit vinified in a mixture of 40 percent stainless steel tanks and 60 percent neutral oak barrels. The wine aged on its lees for four months and was bottled without malolactic fermentation. The wine exhibits textured, bright fruit. On the palate, taste zesty citrus, green apple, lime, alluring minerality and lively acidity. Drink it as an aperitif or with soups, salads, sushi, Asian dishes, seafood and roasted vegetables. Buy it at: Martin Wine Cellar. Drink it at: Mr. B’s.

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EAT+DRINK PLATE DATES NOVEMBER 17

Beaujolais Nouveau Festival 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 613-2888 www.facc-gc.com The party celebrates French winter wines and the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, and attendees can sample Guillaume Gonnet Cotes du Rhone, Aegerter Borgogne pinot noir and chardonnay and others.

There is food from restaurants including Cafe Degas, Chateau du Lac, Crepes a la Cart, Breads on Oak, Cafe NOMA and others. Tickets $85 in advance, $100 at the door.

NOVEMBER 19

Cafe Giovanni 25th anniversary 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday Cafe Giovanni, 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154 www.cafegiovanni.com Chef/owner Duke LoCicero celebrates Cafe Giovanni’s 25th anniversary with a ’70s-themed disco party. The event features many of his signature dishes, an open bar and music by DJ Bam Bam Belonge.

There also is a costume contest and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Chef Duke Foundation for Kids. Tickets $75.

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Lower Coast Wine and Music Festival 2 p.m. Saturday English Turn, 1 Clubhouse Drive, (504) 381-8000 www.lowercoastwinefestival.com The festival features tastings of more than 100 wines from around the world curated by Lirette Selections, Bizou Importers and Distributors and The Tasting Room, plus small plates from English Turn Country Club.

General admission tickets $75 in advance, $95 on the day of the event.

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Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237 www.bombayclubneworleans.com Gnocchi Parisienne are topped with pork cheek Bolognese, nicoise olive gremolata and Asiago cheese.

Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119 www.comperelapin.com Curried goat is served over sweet potato gnocchi with cashews.

The Italian Barrel 1240 Decatur St., (504) 569-0198 www.italianbarrel.com Gnocchi are served with a choice of meat and Gorgonzola dolce or tomato basil sauce.

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3637 Magazine St., (504) 895-1636 www.liletterestaurant.com Potato gnocchi are topped with brown butter and sage.

6078 Laurel St., (504) 895-9441 www.patoisnola.com Potato gnocchi come with jumbo lump crabmeat, wild mushrooms and Piave Vecchio cheese.

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TUESDAY 15 21st Amendment — 30x90 Blues Women, 7:30 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — Bill Van & Yeah Ya Right, 5; The Key Sound, 8 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Jonathan Brown & Friends, 11 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6; Misery Loves Co., fri(G)id, Proud/Father, 9:30 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Zach Deputy, Will Vance & the Kinfolk, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Brother Nutria, 6:30; Dick Deluxe, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Marc Stone, 7 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Paradigm Gardens — Kana Kiehm, 6:30 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Siberia — Ulcerate, Zhrine, Phobocosm, Extinction A.D., 8

WEDNESDAY 16 21st Amendment — The TradStars, 5; Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 8 30/90 — Justin Donovan, 5 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 9; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Lefty Keith, 5; Sierra Leone, 8; Brian Miller & Funkzone, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Dave Hickey & Jacob Tanner, 6; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Dusty Tupelo, Skelatin, 10 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Gasa Gasa — Wayfarer, Anicon, Barghest, Cikada, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Stone Rabbits, The Bummers, 9 Little Gem Saloon — David L. Harris Jr. Duo, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — The Original Gentlemen, 10 Pour House Saloon — Oscar & the Blues Cat, 8:30 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Pony Hunt (album release), Sam Doores Gospel Garage Band, Little

Sister, 9 Spotted Cat — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10 UNO Lakefront Arena — Festival of Praise Tour, 7

THURSDAY 17 30/90 — Andy J. Forest, 5; Smoke N Bones, 9 The Art Garage — Tension, BJ So Cole, Que Hefner, Mylypede, Besharam, Kilbourne, 10 Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 2; Jenavieve & the Royal Street Winding Boys, 6:30 Banks Street Bar — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 9 Bar Redux — Dreaming Dingo, Xandra Wong, 9 BMC — St. Roch Syncopators, 5; Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys, 8 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Mark Wayne Band, 7; Itchy & Scratchy, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Outlaw Country Jam with Jason Bishop, 7 Hi-Ho Lounge — Electric Swandive, Bella Mia, 9 Howlin’ Wolf — The Nigel Hall Band, Doombalaya, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Reid Poole Duo, 7 The Maison — The Good For Nothin’ Band, 4; The Asylum Chorus, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times ’80s and ’90s Night, 10 Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market — Bilal, 8 Pour House Saloon — Dave Ferrato, 8:30 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Chubby Carrier, 8:30 Siberia — Fistula, Crankbait, Fat Stupid Ugly People, Eat the Witch, 9 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 2; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Tipitina’s — The Lilli Lewis Project, Zac Maras Band, Theresa Romero, Crossing Canal, 8:30 UNO Lakefront Arena — Pentatonix, Us the Duo, Alibi, 8

FRIDAY 18 21st Amendment — Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 AllWays Lounge — Tatsuya Nakatani & Makoto Kawabata, Odom & Cambre, 8 Bacchanal — Raphael Bas, 4:30; The Organettes, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — Marina Orchestra, 9

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Abita Springs Town Hall — Last Chance Bluegrass Band, Western Sweethearts, Necessary Gentlemen, Shakemup Jazz Band, 9 Bacchanal — Red Organ Trio, 4; Will Thompson Quartet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 11 a.m.; G & the Swinging Three, 1; Johnny Mastro, 7 Banks Street Bar — Dignity Reve Quartet, Retrofit, 9 Black Label Icehouse — A Hanging, Dragunov, Donkey Puncher, 9 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Kettle Black, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

Buffa’s Lounge — Red Hot Jazz Band, 11 a.m.; Hannah KB Band, 5; A2D2 feat.

Arsene Delay, Antoine Diel, 8; Mikayla, 11 The Building 1427 — TV-MA, Room 101, Patsy, Mystic Inane, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Kurtito, 4; Kenny Triche Band, 7; The Ubaka Brothers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Bill Kirchen, 8; Tumbling Wheels, 11 Circle Bar — No Scruples, Thibault, 7; Witch Burial, Girra, Cursus, Heavy Sleeper, 10 d.b.a. — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 4; John Boutte, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The 2 Pistols Jam Session, 2 a.m.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Slick Skillet Serenaders, 7; Merle Swaggard, Tony Skratchere, Blind Texas Marlin, Benz, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — DJ Ill Medina, midnight Gasa Gasa — Blonde Roses, Crooked Vines, Elysian Feel, 9 Howlin’ Wolf — GlowRage Paint Party, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — The 9 Singer Songwriter Series, 9 Jazz Cafe — Jeff Chaz, 12:30; Louise Cappi, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — 101 Days to Mardi Gras Party feat. 101 Runners, 11 The Office Sports Bar — Signal 21, 9 Old Point Bar — Revival, 9:30 Pour House Saloon — DJ Sam G, 10 Rivershack Tavern — The Untamed Few, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Eric Lindell, 9:30 Siberia — Chris Acker, Jon Henley, Camille Weatherford, 6; Helen Gillet, The Context Killer, Trapper Keeper, 9 Southport Hall — Remedy, 9 Tipitina’s — Papa Mali & Friends, 10

SUNDAY 20 21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 7 Bacchanal — The Tradsters, 4; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Messy Cookers, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Banks Street Bar — Stuff N Things, 4; Orleans Society, 8 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 PAGE 75

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Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7; New Breed Brass Band, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Derrick Freeman & Friends, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

BMC — St. Roch Syncopators, 3; Tradstars, 6 Buffa’s Lounge — Blake Amos, 5; Father Ron & Friends (album release), 8; Gumbo Cabaret, 11 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 4; Swamp Motel, 7; Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Greazy Alice, 9 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Kay Weathers, Whit, De Lune Deluge, Luxtress, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — DJ Fireworks, 1 a.m.

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, 10 Gasa Gasa — Royal Teeth, Roar!, 9 Handsome Willy’s Cafe & Bar — Enterthewave with DJs Hyena, Jems, Bad, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 7 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Dick Deluxe, 11:30 a.m.

House of Blues (The Parish) — Eric Johnson, 9 Howlin’ Wolf — Elysian Feel (album release), 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Detroit Brooks, 7 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Johnny Sansone Band feat. John Fohl, 11 Music Box Village — Tank & the Bangas, Big Freedia, 6:30 & 8:30 The Office Sports Bar — Signal 21, 9 Old Arabi Bar — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 9:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Where Y’acht, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Pour House Saloon — Springob & Troyer, 10 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The PresHall Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rivershack Tavern — Kim Carson & the Real Deal, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Topcats, 9:30 Siberia — Napalm Death, The Black Dahlia Murder, Power Trip, Abnormality, 7 Sidney’s Saloon — Slashdance with Antoni Maiovvi, 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 2; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — Jerry Douglas Band, Lost Bayou Ramblers, 10 UNO Lakefront Arena — I Love the ’90s feat. Vanilla Ice, Salt n Pepa, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Coolio, 7

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KYLE CRAFT’S PITHY DESCRIPTION OF HIS DEBUT ALBUM, April’s Dolls of Highland (Sub Pop), doubles as a stuporous status update for at least 48 percent of the country this week: “a spiderweb of what the f—k?” Craft, a Shreveport native who used Portland, Oregon, as his creative Cape Canaveral, offers up two ways to snap out of it, one viscerally distractive, the other redoubling a majority opinion that, through the logic of our Electoral College, somehow got marginalized. Dolls of Highland is the first, and it’s unlike anything else released this year.

It’s a piano-pummeled barroom stage dive by a wild-haired werewolf of Louisiana, licking the • Nov. 20 wounds inflicted by an expired relationship via • 8 p.m. Sunday a dozen exasperated howls at the elusive, illu• Gasa Gasa sory women in the moon (“Gloom Girl,” “Lady of the Ark,” “Black Mary,” “Jane Beat the Reap• 4920 Freret St. er”). The second option is “Before the Wall,” an • (504) 338-3567 addendum single issued in August that opens • gasagasa.com with the first six notes of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and echoes Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in presaging the mess to PHOTO BY ANDREW TOUPS come: “If the wall, it goes up, and your Jesus comes back / And he knocks on the door, will you stand to attack? / If he don’t have his papers, and he don’t have much cash / Would you take him in, jail him or just send him back?” Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

Kyle Craft

BMC — The Mark Appleford Band, 3; Ruth Marie, 7; Steve Mignano Blues Band, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — Pat Flory & Mike Kerwin, 6 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Country Night with DJ Pasta, 9:30 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Bellringer, Alien Knife Fight, Dinola, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Blues Brunch with Michael Pearce, 11 a.m.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Piano Bob, 9 Gasa Gasa — Kyle Craft, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Great Good Fine OK, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — The Rad Trads, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 RF’s — Will Kennedy, 4; Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7 Saturn Bar — Caddywhompus, Particle Devotion, Sharks’ Teeth, 9 Siberia — Dinner with Weather Warlock, 6; Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, Hedersleben, Weather Warlock, Surveillance, 8

MONDAY 21 21st Amendment — Sierra Leone Band, 7:30 30/90 — Perdido Jazz Band, 5 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — Dignity Reve’s Piano Night, 7; Lilli Lewis, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Benny Maygarden & Thomas “Mad Dog” Walker, 6; Alex McMurray, 8 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, 7; Mikiko Matsumura & Jonathan Warren, 9:30 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 2; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND BearCity 3 — Two furry dudes try to salvage their troubled relationship. Zeitgeist Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (R) — Ang Lee’s movie about an Iraq vet is shot in a new ultra-HD format capturing 120 frames per second; typical movies have 24. Elmwood, West Bank Bleed for This (R) — Miles Teller takes a swing in the Vinny Pazienza boxing biopic. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (PG-13) — Open your wallets, devoted fans, for this tangentially related Harry Potter tale. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Regal, Canal Place In Order of Disappearance (R) — Norwegian snowplower Nils sets off a domino effect when he tries to take revenge for the murder of his son. Chalmette Sad Vacation — The documentary about Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen’s tumultuous relationship includes original footage and reenactments. Zeitgeist

A Street Cat Named Bob — A cat hitches his wagon to a homeless busker.

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NOW SHOWING The Accountant (R) — Ben Affleck runs numbers for thugs and hooligans. Elmwood, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Almost Christmas (PG-13) — A patriarch beckons his bickering family home in this chillingly true-to-life comedy. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Arrival (PG-13) — A linguist (Amy Adams) learns to speak alien.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Kenner, Regal, Canal Place The Birth of a Nation (R) — Scandal-mired director Nate Parker heads the film about an 1831 slave rebellion. West Bank Certain Women (R) — In the rugged American Northwest, three women experience disappointment in a film by indie auteur Kelly Reichardt (River of Grass). Broad

Director Park Chan-wook’s psychological thriller The Handmaiden is at The Broad Theater.

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Christine (R) — A 1970s TV journalist pursues a story at great personal cost.

Broad Deepwater Horizon (PG-13) — The locally resonant story follows Mark Wahlberg as a technician aboard the Transocean oil rig during its explosion.

Kenner, Regal Doctor Strange (PG-13) — “Fast hands” Benedict Cumberbatch is a surgeon-turned-sorcerer in the ever-expanding Marvel universe. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Finding Dory 3-D (PG) — Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks voice colorful fish on a quest in this sequel to Finding Nemo. Entergy Giant Screen Hacksaw Ridge (R) — Mel Gibson directs Andrew Garfield as World War II pacifist/veteran Desmond T. Doss. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Handmaiden — A con man tries to seduce and rob an heiress in Park Chan-wook’s psychological thriller. Broad Hurricane on the Bayou — Director Greg MacGillivray explores Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands.

Entergy Giant Screen Inferno (PG-13) — Tom Hanks slogs through the third Da Vinci Code movie.

Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (PG-13) — America’s favorite Scientologist reprises his role as action hero Jack Reacher.

West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Kevin Hart: What Now? (R) — The brash comic stars in a stadium standup performance. West Bank Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG) — Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls’ Lorelai) is the mom in this comingof-age dramedy. Slidell Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13) — Tim Burton directs the dark fantasy, in which a teen discovers the origin of fairy tales he heard as a child. Elmwood, Slidell Moonlight (R) — Critics have high praise for this movie, in which a young African-American man comes of age. Elmwood, Prytania, Canal Place Ouija: Origin of Evil (PG-13) — C’mon, Bobby. I know it’s you pushing it. Stop kidding around. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Secret Ocean 3-D — Filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau explores the ocean’s food chain from phytoplankton to the largest whales. Entergy Giant Screen Shut In (PG-13) — Misery meets The Babadook, as cheery as that sounds.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Trolls (PG) — Plastic figurines live an eternal bad hair day. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween (PG-13) — Madea: Arbor Day has entered pre-production. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Wild Cats 3-D — Big kitties roam the African plains and Victoria Falls. Entergy Giant Screen

SPECIAL SCREENINGS BearCity and BearCity 2: The Proposal — A group of furry dudes has a weeklong bacchanal, twice. 7 p.m.

Thursday. Zeitgeist An Eye for an Eye — Documentarian Ilan Ziv profiles Mark Stroman, who brutally murdered people he thought were Muslim after Sept. 11, 2001. 7 p.m.

Tuesday-Wednesday. Zeitgeist The Good Dinosaur (PG) — Pixar’s slightly misleading human-dino buddy comedy. 6:15 p.m. Friday. Annunciation Park (1500 Annunciation St.) Love Me or Leave Me — Doris Day is a jazz singer under the thumb of a petty criminal (James Cagney). 10 a.m.

Wednesday. Prytania Meet the Patels — A 30-year-old Indian man balances modernity and tradition as he looks for a wife. 5 p.m. Friday. Ashe Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.)

Miracle on 34th Street — Known breaking-and-entering perp S. Claus goes on trial. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Moscow on the Hudson (R) — Robin Williams (RIP) flees to the U.S. in the Iron Curtain era. Clearview Mumford & Sons Live From South Africa: Dust & Thunder — Indie bros Mumford & Sons play a filmed concert.

Broad No Pay, Nudity (R) — An aging actor pursues his dreams. 9:15 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Zeitgeist NT Live: Hamlet — “Now cracks a noble heart.” 7 p.m. Tuesday. Elmwood Nyapanyapa Yunupingu & Angelina Pwerle — Two short documentaries about the artists are screened. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center Proclaiming Ireland: Eamon de Valera’s Mission in New Orleans — The documentary explores Irish-American nationalism in New Orleans. 4 p.m. Saturday. Irish Cultural Museum (933 Conti St.) Rush: Time Stand Still — The docu-retrospective every classic rock band feels entitled to. 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood Space Jam (PG) — 1990s nostalgia reaches its nadir. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Elmwood Stop Making Sense — Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens. 9 p.m. Saturday. Urban South Brewery (1645 Tchoupitoulas St.)

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Arrival

THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THOSE WHO MADE SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES were • Directed by Denis Villeneuve more interested in existential dilemmas than • Starring Amy Adams, Jeremy action-packed alien invasions. Sci-fi classics Renner and Forest Whitaker from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Blade Runner ponder time, space and the nature of • Wide release human existence while realizing spectacular visions of unseen worlds.

Films of this caliber also manage to balance grand visions with human-scale drama, which may be the most striking aspect of French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s mesmerizing Arrival. A throwback to pre-blockbuster Hollywood, the film depicts the arrival of alien beings on Earth but focuses entirely on the inherent challenges of communicating with creatures not remotely like us — in a world where unknown “others” are assumed to pose a mortal threat.

All you need to know to get a sense of Arrival’s unique worldview is that its two heroes are a linguistics professor and theoretical physicist. There’s an explosion at one point in the story and a bit of off-screen gunfire, but far more central to the movie are language-based puzzles for the academics to solve and a larger, more complex mystery confronted by the audience. It’s a brooding but extremely thoughtful and original work that may earn a spot among science fiction film classics.

Arrival is based on an award-winning short story, Tim Chiang’s “Story of Your Life,” which provides Villeneuve’s film with a central concept known as linguistic relativity.

In its strongest real-world form, linguistic relativity suggests that language determines our thoughts and our perception of the world. Taken further in the context of speculative science fiction, it might mean that our understanding of reality could be altered — or transformed — by immersion in a language system completely different from our own. This is mind-blowing stuff, and it’s employed to great effect in Arrival.

Most of the film takes place in a vast green meadow in Montana, one of 12 locations across the globe where giant alien spaceships silently hover just above ground.

By the time linguist Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams) and physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner) arrive, the U.S. military has built a base there, led by Col. Weber (Forest Whitaker). In a series of meetings inside the spaceship, the U.S. communication team and the aliens seek a common language, while the film repeatedly flashes back to Banks’ life with her young daughter for reasons that only emerge gradually.

For all the talent attached to Arrival, there’s little doubt the film belongs to Adams.

In movies like American Hustle and The Master, she has proved herself uniquely adept at occupying the emotional spaces of women living under extraordinary circumstances. Renner and Whitaker handle their roles well but are present mainly to support Adams’ nerdy everywoman Louise. Arrival is Villeneuve’s sixth feature in less than 20 years to spotlight a strong female protagonist, and he leaves room for Adams’ work at the center of the film.

Known primarily in the U.S. for dark crime stories like Prisoners and Sicario, with Arrival Villeneuve proves himself a true master of tone. Arrival has a moody feel all its own, but one that suits the film’s soulful take on some of life’s deepest mysteries.

The director’s aliens rank among the most imaginative and fully realized creatures ever put on screen. All of which matters right now because Villeneuve currently is shooting Blade Runner 2049, a sequel fans have anticipated for decades with a mix of hope and dread. Bring it on. — KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Low Road Art Walk. 700 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street — Royal Street galleries stay open until 10 p.m. 6 p.m. Thursday.

William A. Fagaly Retirement Party.

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — At the weekly “Friday Nights at NOMA” event, a cocktail party celebrates the museum’s curator of African art, who is retiring after 50 years.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

OPENING Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 3040849; www.antieaugallery.com — “Illuminated,” new work and installation about seasons by Chris Roberts-Antieau; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Shinebone Gallery. 2241 Valence St. — “Batjuju,” Batman-inspired work by Brent Houzenga; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “In Color: Photographs from 1846 to 2016,” photographs illustrating the history of color photography, through Nov. 26.

Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa.com — “Ends of the Earth,” photographs by Martyn Lucas; “Nature: Solace and Solitude,” photographs by William Seemann; both through Nov. 26.

Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “Peter Max: A Neo-Retro-Kaleido-Spective Exhibition,” retrospective of Peter Max paintings, through Dec. 16.

Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street. com/antenna — “Dog Hospital,” work about language, sequential imagery and make-believe by Joey Fauerso, through November, and more.

Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com — New work by Myra Williamson Wirtz; jewelry and metal art by Chester Allen; furniture by Paul Troy; new work by Dana Manly; all through November.

Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico.

901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 5283722; www.culturalagendaoftheconsulateofmexico.blogspot.com — “Identity,” new work by Gustavo Duque, Luisa Restrepo and Belinda Shinshillas, through Dec. 15.

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Almost Eudaimonia,” dimensional paintings by Holton Rower, through Saturday.

Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504)

522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Blindsight,” mixed-media work by Rob Wynne, through Dec. 24.

Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Epilogue,” ceramics by Michelle Swafford; “Watching Soap Operas with the Sound Turned Off,” ceramics by Jeffrey Thurston; “Ecosystem,” pen and ink drawings by Ruby Rudnick; all through Dec. 3.

Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandneworleansartgallery.com — “All That I Am,” solo exhibition by local artist Darrin Butler, through Nov. 23.

Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Sublime,” white and greyscale abstract paintings by Udo Noger, through December.

Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Finding Our Place,” new work in pastel by Sandra Burshell, through Nov. 29.

Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “La Danse des Oiseaux/Dance of Birds,” mixed-media on paper and wood panel collaborative works by Lisa di Stefano and George Marks, through Nov. 24.

Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — “Verdant Ground,” watercolor paintings

by Christine Cozic, through Nov. 26.

Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www.loyno.edu/dibollgallery — “Marais Press: 20 Years of Collaborations and Migrations,” works made using new and alternative printmaking techniques by Brian Kelly and others, through April 16, 2017.

The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Immortelle,” group show about grief and death benefiting Big Class, through Nov. 27.

The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “To the Sky,” exploration of funerary practices by Kevin Baer; new work about fact and fiction by David Thomas Colannino; portraits

by Vanessa Centeno; all through Dec. 4.

Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Louisiana,” paintings of New Orleans area scenes by Diego Larguia, through November.

Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Cool Down Active,” new work by Brian Guidry, through Dec. 4.

Guy Lyman Fine Art. 3645 Magazine St., (504) 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart. com — “Water Dance,” photographs by Kathy Gamble Walkley, through Dec. 10.

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The Music Box Village • Ongoing

when an old cottage on bounce impresario • The Music Box Village, Jay Pennington’s Bywater property collapsed 4557 N. Rampart St.; in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. A co-founder of New Orleans Airlift, Penningwww.neworleansairlift.org ton brainstormed with fellow founders, visual artist-curators Delaney Martin and Taylor Lee Shepherd, and the result was the transformation of the wreckage into a dozen or so shanties designed to function as oversize musical instruments. Christened The Music Box and often described as “a fairy tale in a junkyard,” it premiered to rave reviews amid global coverage of the Prospect.2 international art biennial in 2011, when it often was mistaken for an official biennial component. But since there is no zoning category for fairytale shanty towns in Bywater, the mythic structures became migratory, and later turned up in New Orleans City Park like a settlement of musical follies conjured by elfin troubadours, among other venues as far flung as Shreveport, Louisiana and Kiev, Ukraine. Then this year, they no less mysteriously were reborn at their permanent new site on Rampart Street at the Industrial Canal. The recent offical grand opening concert, L’Union Creole, took place at the Rampart Street reincarnation Nov. 4-5.

A big part of the Music Box mojo is the way the shanties resonate with a wide range of performers, and in L’Union Creole they became spirit houses as Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and the Louisiana Sunspots, Dede Saint-Prix, Seguenon Kone and OperaCreole celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Jean St. Malo with blusey riffs, ecstatic drumming and incantatory Creole-French vocals. A legendary 18th-century freedom fighter who escaped plantation slavery and led raids to free other slaves who joined him at the maroon village on Lake Borgne that bore his name, St. Malo and his followers eventually were caught and killed by Spanish colonial authorities. Remarkably, his shantytown soon was occupied by escaped Malay galley slaves who transformed St. Malo into America’s first Asian settlement – proof, if any were needed, that shanties have a long and magical local history.

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Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Recent Video Works,” videos

by Peter Sarkasian; “Here Be Dragons,” mixed-media work by Carmon Colangelo; both through December.

LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series,” group show and competition, through Saturday.

“Louisiana Living,” hyper-realist Louisiana scenes by Shirley Rabe Masinter; “Circles of Prayer,” colored pencil drawings by Mary Lee Eggert; both through December.

Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans.

433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www.martinlawrence.com — “Masters of Pop Art,” works by Takashi Murakami, Andy Warhol, Mark Kostabi and others, through Tuesday.

Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — New work by Hunt Slonem, through Nov. 26.

New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www. theneworleansartcenter.com — “Louisiana Photography Biennial,” work by more than 80 photographers curated by Don Marshall; “Outgroan,” collaborative mixed-media work by Mash Buhtaydusss (Brandt Vicknair and Barbie L’Hoste); both through Saturday.

New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Glass sculpture of Orion satellite by Robert Stern; Venetian vintage and contemporary glass jewelry by Nicole Anderson; both through November.

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Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery.

The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — “Migration,” works in metal, glass, clay and fiber on the themes of migration, flight and birds, through Nov. 27.

Rodrigue Studio. 721 Royal St., (504) 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com — “Blue Dog for President,” presidential and political portraits by George Rodrigue, through Jan. 8, 2017.

Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter. org — “Tales from the Wank,” work by West Bank studio artists including Celeste Liccardi, Daniel Reneau, Erin Bennett and Ron Bennett, through Dec. 3.

Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Promised Land,” Ed Smith solo exhibition of large-scale oil paintings; “Treasure Things,” new work by Audra Kohout; both through November.

St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “Reginald Pollack & the Dance of Death,” works about life and death by Reginald Pollack from the New Orleans Museum of Art collection, through Nov. 26.

Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Your Endless Pleasure Stop,” photographs of Chengdu, China by Chen Gu, through Jan. 8, 2017.

Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Evolution,” new paintings by Samella Lewis, through November.

Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “Dreamlets,” mixed-media prints and drawings and fabric featuring geometric patterns by Sarah Marshall, through Dec. 1.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Cut Tear Burn Sew,” photographs and photographic experiments by Valerie Corradetti, Maria Levitsky and Jeffrey Rinehart, through Dec. 11.

Where Y’Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 325-5672; www.whereyart.net — “1900 Block,” work by local street artists; “Breastfeeding: Strengthening the Heart of the Community, Reclaiming an African American Tradition,” group show about breastfeeding; both through Nov. 23.

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Abita Springs Museum & Trailhead.

Tammany Trace, Abita Springs, (985) 8923597 — “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America,” Smithsonian exhibition about sports, through Jan. 1, 2017.

Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — “Art Is the Driving Force,” contemporary works curated by Louise Mouton-Johnson, through Dec. 30.

Pr Contemporary Arts Center. 90099 yt .8 ani 528-3800;0www.

Camp St., (504) PR a St. • 5 4 M cacno.org — “The Clock,” 24-hour video YT O A IAVET.C collage of clocks fromNthe history of cinema by Christian Marclay, through Dec. 4.

The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Clarence John Laughlin and his Contemporaries: A Picture and a Thousand Words,” photographs and writings by the 20th-century photographer, through March 25, 2017, and more.

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, and more.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs

by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4, and more.

National World War II Museum. 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — “Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II,” paintings and illustrations by the war correspondent, through December.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Kenneth Josephson: Photography Is,” work by the 20th-century American photographer, and more.

Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Marking the Infinite,” contemporary women’s art from Aboriginal Australia, through Dec. 30.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — “Art of the Cup and Teapot Spotlight,” new work by Southern ceramicists, through Dec. 6, and more.

Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint — “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December.

Pitot House. 1440 Moss St., (504) 4820312; www.louisianalandmarks.org — “The Pearl and the Crescent: Examining Similarities Between Havana and New Orleans,” artifacts curated by J. Marshall Brown, through Monday.

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THEATER 1776: The Musical. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — The musical dramatizes events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets $44, seniors $41.90, students $39.80. 8 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

The best kept secret in New Orleans

The Aliens. University of New Orleans, Lab Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www. theatre.uno.edu — At a Vermont coffee shop, two loiterers engage a new barista.

Tickets $12, students, seniors and UNO affiliates $8. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Dangerous Birds (If Agitated). Phillips Bar & Restaurant, 733 Cherokee St. — The Tennessee Williams Theater Company presents three one-act plays about magical and maniacal women. Visit www.bit. ly/DangerousBirds or call (504) 264-2580 for details. Tickets $25, students, seniors and theater professionals $20. 8 p.m.

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LONG, FULL SKIRTS AND PITH HELMETS constitute the uniform for a trio of determined Victorian-era women setting out to explore the mysterious land of Terra Incognita in On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning. A sense of wonder and the quest for knowledge propel them in In Good Company’s production at the New Orleans Arts Center, and it’s an entertaining though curious venture.

Mary (Sherri Marina), Fanny (Cammie West) and Alexandra (Sarah Carlton) also carry machetes and umbrellas, and their quick banter seems more suited to a New England parlor than the jungles of a tropical locale somewhere between Australia and Peru.

Fanny recounts menu items from the Explor• Nov. 17-19 ers’ Club dining room and Alexandra delights in repeating new words (derigible) and clever • 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday turns of phrase. Mary is the most grounded • New Orleans Art Center, and seems to be the leader. Though dedicat3330 St. Claude Ave. ed to anthropology and the advancement of science, she’s concerned that the women not • www.facebook.com/ wear trousers. Women’s role is to civilize the ingoodcompanytheatre world, she explains, and that means making it less masculine.

The play was written in the 1980s by Eric Overmyer, a producer of HBO’s Treme, and it’s full of clever wordplay. The serial banter and thrill of discovery make the work seem like a light comedy. Its wordiness may be meant to parody the language of the Victorian period or its stuffiness, but at times it seems to undercut the three women characters by making their enthusiasm and idealism seem absurd or eccentric. Marina grounds the work as the unflappable Mary, and keeps it from getting silly.

There is no set except for a backdrop that suggests an ancient map. But director Rebecca Frank evokes the wilderness by choreographing the women swinging their machetes in unison to slash through the jungle and having them wobble on a rope bridge conjured by one long strand of rope.

In Act 1, the women start to fumble upon words and signs of the future, and in Act 2, they are perched to rush forward into it. Along the way, they meet many men, all played by Evan Spigelman, including a cannibal who has taken the clothes and identity of a man he ate. Spigelman is entertaining as he gives many of the men distinct personas.

The future pulls the women toward different paths. But it doesn’t feel like progress, in part because some of the play is dated. The work also uses many pop cultural references and musical sound bites to entertain, and they tend to paint the 20th century as being about consumerism more than anything else.

The ensemble makes the journey pleasant, and puzzling out the destination can be entertaining as well. — WILL COVIELLO

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7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Freud’s Last Session. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — On the eve of World War II, Sigmund Freud and the writer C.S. Lewis match wits and debate existential questions.

Tickets $35-$50. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Grounded. Loyola University New Orleans, Lower Depths Theater, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Southern Rep presents George Brant’s play about an Air Force pilot and mother who pilots Iraq war drones. Visit www.southernrep.com or call (504) 522-6545 for details. Tickets $25-$40. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

The House That Will Not Stand. Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette Theatre, Marquette Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage. loyno.edu — Playwright Marcus Gardley reimagines Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba in 1836 New Orleans. Tickets $12, students and seniors $8. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

Juarez: A Documentary Mythology. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www. cacno.org — Theater Mitu’s show uses transcripts from interviews with Mexican citizens to create a portrait of the Juarez region. Tickets $25-$40. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

A Kingdom, A Chasm. Art Klub, 1941 Arts St., (504) 943-6565; www.artistinc.org — The production by Vagabond Inventions follows three travelers through post-apocalyptic New Orleans. Tickets $18, students $15. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 10 p.m. Saturday.

Leaving Cottonwood. Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St., (504) 704-1393 — Generate INK presents Anita Vatshell’s play about two struggling young adults. Admission $15. 8 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

Little Shop of Horrors. Valiant Theatre & Lounge, 6621 St. Claude Ave, (504) 298-8676; www.valianttheatre.com — St. Bernard’s The Company produces the musical about a florist and his bloodthirsty pet plant Audrey II. Tickets $10.

7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Mary’s Little Monster. Mudlark Theatre, 1200 Port St. — In an immersive ghost story produced by spit&vigor, Romantic poets and Mary Shelley create the story of Frankenstein. Tickets $10.

8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning. New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — In Good Company Theatre’s Rebecca Frank directs Eric Overmyer’s sharp-witted play about three Victorian women explorers.

Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2583066 for details. Tickets $20.

8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

A Raisin in the Sun. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Delgado Theater, (504) 616-6066; www.dcc.edu — Michael Santos directs the play about an African-American family’s struggles on Chicago’s South Side. Tickets $12, seniors and Delgado affiliates $10. 8 p.m.

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REVIEW IF POLITICS WERE AS SATISFYINGLY ENTERTAINING AS RIVERTOWN THEATERS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS’ production of 1776, the recent presidential election could have been far more enjoyable. Imagining the Founding Fathers tripping the light fantastic while hammering out the ideals of the Declaration of Independence is a remarkable concept, and the cast at Rivertown delivers an impressive ensemble performance.

Winner of three Tony awards, including Best Musical, 1776 is a brilliant history lesson that elucidates the lengthy, rigorous and conten• Nov. 17-20 tious convention of the Second Continental • 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; Congress. Some dialogue was pulled from 2 p.m. Sun. historical documents, and other narrative was fabricated since the actual debates were not • Rivertown Theaters recorded on paper. for the Performing Arts, Like the jury in 12 Angry Men, the political 325 Minor St., Kenner, leaders are sequestered during the heat of summer, jousting with verbal arguments while (504) 461-9475; attempting to reach a unanimous decision for www.rivertowntheaters.com or against revolution.

“We’re men, no more, no less, trying to get • Tickets $39.80-$44 a nation started against greater odds than a PHOTO BY JOHN BARROIS more generous god would have allowed,” says Benjamin Franklin (David W. Hoover).

The lively score, written by former high school history teacher Sherman Edwards with book by Peter Stone, tackles complex issues of states’ rights and federal authority with song and dance. While the Continental Army battles British troops and “depressing dispatches” from Gen. George Washington arrive from the front, 20 men with divergent perspectives wrangle with issues affecting their various constituents.

Gary Rucker, Rivertown’s artistic and managing director, magnificently plays John Adams, the forceful leader of the independence movement. Known to be “obnoxious and disliked,” he is relentless in his pursuit, commanding both the stage and the debate.

“For 10 years, King George and his Parliament have gulled, culled and diddled these colonies with their legal taxes! Stamp Acts, Townshend Acts, Sugar Acts, Tea Acts! And when we dared to stand up like men, they have stopped our trade, seized our ships, blockaded our ports, burned out towns and spilled our blood,” Adams says.

The colonies are sharply divided and a vote results in a tie. Jimmy Murphy portrays the powerful, conservative Pennsylvania statesman John Dickinson, clinging to the “protections and benefits of being a colony of Great Britain.” He calls Adams an agitator and a madman, and Adams declares Dickinson a coward. Dickinson moves that the vote must be unanimous.

A committee selects Thomas Jefferson (Matt Reed) to pen a draft of the Declaration of the Independence since he writes “10 times better” than anyone else. When Jefferson suffers writer’s block, his wife Martha is summoned for inspiration.

Two outstanding performances include a poignant solo, “Momma Look Sharp,” sung by a soldier (Aaron Richert), describing mothers searching for wounded sons on the battlefields, and Martha Jefferson’s delightful rendition of “He Plays the Violin.”

South Carolina’s Edward Rutledge (Scott Clausen) delivers a dramatic and chilling operatic defense of slavery in “Molasses To Rum.” 1776 is an entertaining and educational reenactment of one of our nation’s finest hours and a reminder to cherish our independence so bravely wrought.

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Renovation. Happyland Theater, 3126 Burgundy St.; www.facebook.com/Happylandtheater — ArtSpot Productions presents the play, in which three instances of domestic violence take place through the decades in a haunted New Orleans home. Suggested donation $10. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ticket to Ride: An Evening with Karen Carpenter. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 640-0333; www. cuttingedgetheater.com — The 1970s-era

singer is profiled in a musical. Tickets $22.50-$30. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Tour Detour. Ashe Power House, 1731 Baronne St., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — Ashe Cultural Arts Center and HEC Communications presents Gretna playwright Harold Ellis Clark’s play about a veteran and his incarcerated father. Tickets $30-$40. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Under the Bun: An Evening of Bob’s Burgers. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — Four Sweater Vests presents a live staged reading of two episodes of the ani-

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CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — The leather-clad burlesque troupe performs. Tickets $21$33. 8 p.m. Saturday.

The Bluestockings Burlesque. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Burlesque dancers Honey Tangerine, Dolly Debauche, Nu Ri, Ember Blaize and others perform in a “freedom”-themed show. Admission $5.

9 p.m. Saturday.

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.

Fleur de Tease. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net — The burlesque troupe’s performance has a “Babes in Toyland” theme. Tickets $15, reserved table $25. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Gag Reflex. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Neon Burgundy and guests star in a drag show.

10 p.m. Friday.

Lady Bunny. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — The drag artist’s “Trans-Jester” show lampoons political correctness.

Visit www.dworldnola.com for details.

Tickets $19.99-$24.99. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Monday’s a Drag. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 229 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans — Nicole Lynn Foxx hosts local drag performers. Free admission.

8 p.m. Monday.

The Olio. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The vaudeville revue features performances by Sara Duprix, Tsarina Magalena Hellfire and Inepto the Clown and music

by Slick Skillet Serenaders. Tickets $10.

11 p.m. Friday.

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DANCE Giselle Deslondes. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org — Marigny Opera Ballet presents the contemporary ballet. Tickets $35, students and seniors $25. 8 p.m.

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Victory for T&A. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.thetheatreatstclaude. com — Comedians Katie East and Caitlin Brodnick star in a pair of one-woman shows about cancer. Tickets $20. 8 p.m.

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BBQ, Beer and Babies. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing.com — The brewery hosts a discussion with infertility specialists for men and women, and beer and barbecue are served. RSVP to www. bbqbeerbabies.com. 6 p.m.

Life Drawing Group. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — An adults-only drawing class meets to draw a live model. Bring utensils and canvas or paper. Registration $25; includes wine and cheese. 6:30 p.m.

New Orleans Society of the Archaeological Institute of America Lecture.

Loyola University, Thomas Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-3240; www. loyno.edu — Tess Davis, executive director of Antiquities Coalition, gives a talk about “Tomb Raiders and Terrorist Financing: Cutting off the Islamic State’s Illicit Traffic in ‘Blood Antiquities.’” Free admission. 8 p.m.

Organic Bug Management and Plant Health. Southbound Gardens Nursery, 4221 S. Robertson St.; www.southboundgardens.com — Workshop participants learn about organic pest management and fertilizer. Suggested donation $10.

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SEO Workshop. Lionheart Prints, 8723 Oak St., (504) 315-3215; lionheartprints.co — Mallory Whitfield, aka Miss Malaprop, leads a workshop on search engine optimization (SEO) and e-commerce. Tickets $49. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

What She Said Panel. W New Orleans French Quarter, 316 Chartres St., (504) 581-1200; www.wfrenchquarter.com — Krystal Bick, Christine Cameron, Robin Barnes and Andi Eaton are the guests at the women’s empowerment panel; there’s Champagne and small bites. RSVP to wnolarsvp@whotels.com. Free admission.

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Family Game Night. Cut-Off Recreation Center, 6600 Belgrade St., (504) 3644059 — NORDC’s family game night features board games, scavenger hunts, one-on-one or multi-player games. Families with children with autism or learning deficits are encouraged to attend.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Great American Smokeout. Citywide — Health organizations host panels and offer smoking cessation materials to encourage people to quit smoking. Visit www.cancer. org for details. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hekate’s Night Ritual. Bayou St. John, Magnolia Bridge, Moss Street and Harding Drive — Hex Old World Witchery hosts a ritual in which participants may make

an offering to various goddesses of the underworld. Free admission. 7 p.m.

Literary Round Table Luncheon.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-2222; www.bourbonorleans.com — Kathy Finn and Peggy LaBorde are the guests of honor at the monthly arts luncheon. Email judy. leblanc@bourbonorleans.com for details.

Tickets $55. noon.

Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Don Loeslie’s talk covers “1946: Food as the New Weapon of Democracy.” Free admission. Noon to 1 p.m.

May Baily Look-Alike Contest. May Baily’s Place at Dauphine Orleans Hotel, 415 Dauphine St, (800) 521-7111; www. dauphineorleans.com/nightlife — Comedian Becky Allen emcees the costume contest for best-dressed madame, which includes raffle prizes, cocktails and more.

Proceeds benefit Covenant House. Visit www.dauphineorleans.com/nightlife to register. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mom 2 Mom. East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., (504) 596-2646; www.nolalibrary.org — Moms convene to share experiences and support one another. Free childcare and snacks are offered. 3 p.m.

THURSDAY 17 Adult Crafternoon. New Orleans Public Library, Robert E. Smith branch, 6301 Canal Blvd., (504) 596-2638; www. nolalibrary.org — The crafting party has a different theme each month. Supplies provided. 3 p.m.

Black Ties, Gold & Glitter Tailgating Dinner. Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 463-7017; www.cpneworleansairport.com — American Cancer Society’s tailgating-style event includes a buffet dinner, cash bar, live and silent auctions, a football pool and a viewing of the New Orleans Saints game. Black and gold attire encouraged; black tie optional. Visit www.cancer.org for details. Tickets $40.

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Brooklyn Brewery Mash. Various locations — The brewery presents a series of beer-themed events including a concert and a block party on Freret Street.

Visit www.brooklynbrewerymash.com/ new-orleans for details. Admission varies.

Thursday-Saturday.

Learn About Cuba. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.nolalibrary.org — Teens participate in a presentation about Cuban culture sponsored by Tulane’s Stone Center for Latin American Studies. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

FRIDAY 18 Home is Where the Art Is. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650 — East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity’s fundraiser features an open bar, live music and auctions. Call (985) 639-0656 for details. Tickets $75, couples $100.

7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Justice & Hope for the Holidays. The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St. — Innocence Project New Orleans’s annual fall fundraiser features an open bar, food, a silent auction and more. Visit www.ip-no.org for details. Advance tickets $60, door $70.

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Rx Gala. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel.com/ neworleans — The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum’s gala has food and drinks

by Josephine Estelle, entertainment and a silent auction and raffle. Visit www. pharmacymuseum.org for details. Tickets $100. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SATURDAY 19 Adult Asperger/High-Functioning Autism Monthly Meetup. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www. nolalibrary.org — Adults on the autism spectrum meet to share resources and fellowship. Contact adultaspergersnola@ gmail.com for details. 10 a.m.

Azucar Ball. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234 — The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s benefit includes music, food, drinks and the presentation of the Galvez Cup. Black tie required. Visit www.nohhf.org for details. Tickets $150. 7 p.m.

Crescent Park Bazaar. Mandeville Wharf at Crescent Park, Elysian Fields at the Mississippi River; www.nola.gov/city/crescent-park — The monthly bazaar includes art and crafts for sale by local artisans, food trucks, entertainment and kids’ activities. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Critter Cinema. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www. la-spca.org — Kids ages 5-10 are invited to snuggle with kittens and puppies during a screening of G-rated animal movies with pizza and popcorn. Pre-registration required; contact (504) 368-5191 ext. 207 or erica@la-spca.org. Tickets $35 per child.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Give Thanks Food Pantry Outreach.

Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — At a food bank-style giveaway, the SPCA provides essential pet supplies including food, litter, leashes, collars, toys, a free ID tag and a free microchip (first 50 pets only). Call (504) 368-5191 for details.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Market. St. Matthew the Apostle School, 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 737-4604; www.smaschool. net — The market for ages 10 and up features home decor, pottery, purses, wreaths, clothes, personalized gifts, hand-stamped notepads and more.

Admission $5, includes a door prize ticket.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jingle Bells & Beer. Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 259-1509 — The adults-only party is a preview of Celebration in the Oaks with holiday lights, amusement rides, festival food, free beer and more. Tickets $40. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SUNDAY 20 Pet Fest. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, (504) 838-4389; www.lafrenierepark.org — Jefferson SPCA holds its annual pet-friendly festival featuring food and drink vendors, live music, games, pet adoptions, the “Game of Bones” pet costume contest and a raffle. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Day Hat Parade. Corner of St. Charles Ave. and Pleasant Street — Women of all ages may participate in the parade honoring St. Catherine; wear a decorated hat. 10 a.m.

MONDAY 21 BYOB Wine & Coloring. Norman Mayer Branch Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 596-3100; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The library invites patrons to color while enjoying wine.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Genealogical Research Society Lecture. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Sal Serio’s talk covers “The USS Rich: Algiers Naval Station to the D-Day Invasion at Normandy.” 7 p.m.

How to Raise a Mensch II. Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, 3747 Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8970143; www.nojcc.org — Mercy Family Center psychiatry director Mark Sands leads a parenting class. Admission $10.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — The New Orleans Pelicans play the Portland Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. Friday and the Charlotte Hornets at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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Chris Hampton. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The local author reads his short stories.

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Maureen Dowd. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick Center, Kendall Cram Lecture Hall, (504) 314-2188; www. tulane.edu — The political columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner discusses her book The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics, with a book signing to follow. Free admission.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Lower Coast Wine & Music Festival.

English Turn Country Club, 3201 Rue Parc Fontaine, (504) 392-6590; www.englishturn.com — The festival celebrates the businesses in the Lower Coast and Woodland Corridor neighborhoods of New Orleans with a self-guided tour of the English Turn gated community, hors d’oeuvres, beverage tasting, live music and work by local artisans. Advance tickets $75, door $95. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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 Zines Fest. New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602 — Comic artists, especially self-published and DIY artists, present their work. Visit www.nocazfest.com for details. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

New Orleans Neighborhood Summit.

Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 3715849; www.phjmno.org — The City of New Orleans presents its annual Neighborhood Summit featuring panel discussions with community leaders, nonprofit agencies and city government. A Summit Soiree at the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine St.) follows at 7 p.m.

9 a.m. to 9 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.

Pop-Up Card Making. Mini Art Center, 341 Seguin St., Algiers, (504) 510-4747; www. miniartcenter.com — Kids learn to make pop-up thank-you cards or stencils and monotypes for printmaking at weekend art workshops. Tickets $5. Noon-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday.

New Orleans Pride Pub Crawl. Napoleon’s Itch, 734 Bourbon St., (504) 237-4144; www.napoleonsitch.com — The pub crawl through the French Quarter features free shots at each stop. 6 p.m.

Snakes, Mosquitoes and Bees Program.

Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www. northlakenature.org — Three hands-on presentations about snakes, mosquitoes and bees are offered. Reservations required; contact rue@northlakenature.org.

Tickets $5. 9 a.m. to noon.

Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Meeting. University of New Orleans, Bicentennial Educational Building, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6000 — The meeting offers shop talk and critiques for adults interested in writing and illustrating for children and young adults. Visit www.louisianamississippi.scbwi.org for details. Free admission.

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Straight Talk with Kemcents. Church Alley Coffee, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 638-0032; www.churchalleycoffeebar.tumblr.com — Financial advisor Kemberley Washington gives free workshops on topics such as “Business Basics” and “Wealth Building.” 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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DURING RENOVATIONS PRIOR TO OPENING THE ART GARAGE, owner Kate Gaar learned that a homeless person had been squatting in the empty garage space.

The person left behind a pandhandling sign that intrigued and saddened her. She kept it and then collected more by purchasing them from people she encountered on street corners. Gaar considered the signs a form of emotive art that could elicit laughter, heartbreak or outrage, and when she met Barbara “B.B.” St. Roman, the concept for the book, Flying Signs, took shape.

• Nov. 19 St. Roman is president of the nonprofit Crescent City • 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday Outreach, the sole source of • The Art Garage, 2231 St. Claude Ave., money for the New Orleans (504) 717-0750; www.facebook.com/ Pollice Department’s Homeless Assistance Unit. Funds donated theartgarageonstclaude to the organization go directly to the care of New Orleans’ itinerant population. They turned to French Quarter businesses, and businesses in other places where homeless people pandhandle, to sponsor publication of the sign collection. Proceeds from the book go to Crescent City Outreach. The first printing sold out immediately, and Gaar hopes the second edition will bring in more revenue for the nonprofit.

The Art Garage hosts a party on Saturday, Nov. 19, when the books will be available for $20, and vendors will donate a portion of their sales to charitable organizations of their choice.

“The situation [of the homeless] is critical at this point,” Gaar says. “Society needs to take care of each other [and] it starts with the community.”

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Danielle A. Vann. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs her novel The Whizbang Machine.

6 p.m. Tuesday.

Jeremiah Tower. Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab.org — The chef reads and signs his book Table Manners: How to Behave in the Modern World and Why Bother. 1 p.m. Saturday.

Kathy Finn. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author discusses and signs her biography Tom Benson: A Billionaire’s Journey. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

National Novel Writing Month Workshop. Norman Mayer Branch Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 596-3100; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — Local author Rob Cerio holds a workshop. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday.

Nicholas Mainieri. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author discusses his novel The Infinite. 6 p.m. Tuesday. He also is at Garden District Book Shop (2727 Prytania St.) at 6 p.m. Friday.

Peggy Scott Laborde. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., (504) 322-7479; www.

neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The author discusses Fair Grounds Through the Lens.

6:30 p.m. Tuesday. She speaks at Octavia Books (513 Octavia St.) at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Rowan Jacobsen. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www. octaviabooks.com — The author discusses and signs The Essential Oyster: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation.

6 p.m. Wednesday.

S.R. Perricone. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs his book The Shadows of Nazareth.

2 p.m. Sunday.

T.A. Barron. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks. com — The author presents the third installment in the Atlantis Saga, Atlantis Lost. 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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COMPUTERS Senior Cognos Applications Developer needed in New Orleans, LA. Responsible for apps dev, troubleshooting, implementation, documentation, & end user training for Cognos Adaptive Analytics & Adaptable Warehouse software. Master’s, CS, MIS or related area; alternatively Bachelor’s in same areas plus five years’ prog. IT exp. Must also have solid expertise in: ETL, data presentation, & data profiling tools; COGNOS BI Platform, 8 or higher & 10.2.1 (incl. complex data modeling, dimensional data design, data analysis, query optimization & tuning); normalized & star-schema physical models & logical modeling concepts using Kimball’s methodologies; programming in SQL & PL/SQL incl. optimization & performance tuning; database design, logical & physical, for both 3NF & Dimensional architecture types; Oracle EBS as reporting source. CV, cvr ltr to Genean Mathieu, Office of the General Counsel, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave, 300 Gibson Hall, New Orleans, LA 70118 w/i 30 days & ref Job #16218 to be considered.

FARM LABOR Temporary Farm Labor: Buron Griffin Farms, Helena, AR, has 4 positions with 3 mo. experience required for operating large farm equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, planting of rice, corn, wheat & soybeans, harvesting & transporting of rice, corn, wheat & soybeans, clean & maintenance to storage bins; repairs & maintenance to building & equip; long periods of standing, bending & able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license with clean MVR within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take employer paid random drug tests; testing positive/ failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; minimum wage rate of $10.69/hr, increase based on experience, may work nights, weekends & asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/10/17 – 10/15/17. Apply & review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 1811151 or call 225-342-2917.

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Temporary Farm Labor: Perkins Honey Farm, Yoakum, TX, has 5 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 buildings & equip.; long periods of standing, bending & must be able to lift 75 lbs.; 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 or failure to comply may result in immediate termination; employer provides free tools, equipment, housing and daily trans; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $11.15/hr, may increase based on experience; may work nights and weekends and asked but not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed from 1/10/17 – 5/20/17. Apply and review ETA790 requirements at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX6507173 or call 225-342-2917.

PROFESSIONAL Market Research Analyst - Latin America needed in Harahan, LA. Needed for manufacturer of modular conveying systems. Will research & analyze new mkts, coordinate efforts for further mkt dev, oversee select accounts, ensure customers receive key sales & service messages, mkt products & make product recs to customers; communicate w/ Latin Am customers in both written & spoken Spanish, translating company pubs as needed for effective comm. Bachelor’s, Business; solid expertise in: leading presentations to broad audiences; deving/ executing comms strategies; coordinating mtgs & groups utilizing team bldg & leadership skills; high level rlshp dev; collection, analysis, organization & delivery of data to customers & internal stakeholders; tech tools in mkting. Must be proficient in MS Office, Oracle & VB. Must possess native or near native fluency in grammatically & orthographically correct business Spanish.

CV & cvr ltr to Raye Latham, Intralox, LLC, 200 Laitram Lane, Harahan LA 70123 w/i 30 days & mention job #14074

RETAIL Well Established FQ Gift Shop Now Hiring

Full & Part-Time. Flexible hours. Days, Nights or Weekends. Apply at 601 Royal St.

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. REGARDING NEW ORLEANS POWER STATION

What is a CT unit?

Why does New Orleans need NOPS? What are the benefits of NOPS? What is the Economic Impact of NOPS? What is appropriate size for the CT unit?

How does NOPS fit into the Integrated Resource Plan?

What is the environmental impact of NOPS? What about Renewable Resources or Energy Efficiency programs?

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND these meetings. The Public Meetings will be held at the following locations:

MOVING SERVICE • TRASH HAULING • FREE ESTIMATES. Call (504) 292-0724.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Epiphany Baptist Church Sanctuary 5200 Cannes St. New Orleans, LA 70129 Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 6 p.m.

Apostolic Outreach Center Sanctuary 8358 Lake Forest Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70126

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Pressure Washing • Painting Gutter Cleaning

REPAIRS

ADVERTISE HERE!

Roofing • Gutters • Plumbing • Sheetrock PATIO COVERS • SCREENROOMS & DECKS

CALL JEFFREY • (504) 610-5181

CALL 483-3100

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, INC. (“ENO”) WILL HOST two PUBLIC MEETINGs to provide information and answer questions surrounding ENO’s June 20, 2016 Application filed with the New Orleans City Council to build a 226 megawatt Combustion Turbine (“CT”) unit called New Orleans Power Station (“NOPS”).

Building a local resource like NOPS will enhance ENO’s ability to provide reliable power to the city during the times of greatest need.

In this public meeting, ENO will ADDRESS VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF NOPS, INCLUDING:

••• C H E A P TRASH HAULING • (504) 292-0724 •••

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $748-$888/mo. 504-236-5776.

ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4 BR, near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750-$1200/mo.

504-362-7487.

526 VERRET $1700 UPSCALE LUXURY! DREAM KITCHEN! BDRMS-1 VERY LG -1 VERY SML, NO SMKR PLUS 3 ROOM STUDIO. NO PET 400-1948

BYWATER DESIRE / FLORIDA

FOR LEASE NEWLY RENOVATED 3 BR/ 1.5 BA. Secure Corner Lot. No Section 8. $1100 per month. Security Deposit. NO PETS. yaimoe@cox.net

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Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN

GENTILLY Gentilly Woods Golf Community. 5BR/3BA. Over 2400 sq ft. PRICE REDUCTION to $259,000.Southern Spirit Realty. K. Washington. (504) 319-2693.

OUT OF TOWN CONDO NEAR BEACHES & OLD TOWN BAY ST LOUIS, MS. $75,000.

HURRY WON'T LAST. 228-216-2628.

MANIERI REAL ESTATE LLC

MISSISSIPPI

NEAR CITY PARK - DESAIX BLVD.

Single house, c-a/h, 2BR, 1BA, w/d hkps, lrg fncd yd, pets ok. $1200/mo. Avail November 1, 2016. Call 504-952-5102.

ESPLANADE RIDGE WAKE UP SMILING2BR 2BA 1200 SQ FT

FRESHLY RENOVATED 12 SHOTGUN OFF ESPLANADE DESIGNER KITCHEN AC WD PORCH DECK YARD OMG WALK TO JAZZFEST

FRENCH QUARTER FQ- 2 BR/2 BA CONDO W/PARKING SPACE IN GATED LOT, POOL & WIFI $2500 PER MONTH

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PORT GIBSON, MS 39150

509 Church St. ~ McDougall House 1820’s Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage 5 beds/3 baths, pool. $185,000 1201 Church St. ~ Anderson House 3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $235,000 1207 Church St. ~ On National Register Re-creation of Antebellum Mansion 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $385,000 Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate 601-529-6710

SECLUDED OLDER HOME

3bd home on 4 acres, 6 miles N. of LA line.

Just off I55 near Magnolia, MS #59,500 601248-7200

10 ACRES N. PIKE COUNTY

Excellent Hunting. Nice house site. $6,000 per acre. Call (601) 248-0888.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT METAIRIE 3BD 2BA Util inc’l 1363 sqft

Pool, BBQ house, gated. Never Flooded $1,400/mo 1 yr lse. Call (504) 456-1718 or (504) 914-8002.

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Great Room boasts hardwood flrs, cathedral ceilings and huge brick fireplace opening to sunset deck & patio. Sunny kit with all build-ins. 3BR, 3BA, single garage, avail 12/1. $1895/mo. Owner/Agent (504) 236-5776.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1 BR EFF. CLOSE TO UNIVERSITIES

Efficiency w/appliances liv room, a/h unit, ceil fans, wood/tile floors, w/d onsite. Clara

by Nashville. Avail Now. $650/mo. 504-8950016.

1726 FOUCHER ST.

Reovated Downstairs Apt. 1 BD, LR, DR. Fur Kit, W/D. No Pets. $800/mo + deposit.

Water Paid. Call (504) 650-4358.

2 BLKS TO AUDUBON PARK

6217 Laurel, 2BR, 1 BA, LR, DR, Kit with appl, HDWD flrs, High ceilings, Sunroom.

Washer/Dryer Hookups. Off Street Parking, $1200. 504-874-4330.

FURNISHED 2BDRM/1BA HOUSE

Complete w/fridge, w&d, mw, stove, security doors, Central A&H, shared off st pkng.

Alarm ready. On st car & Busline. Quiet n’bhood. $1,200 mo+sec dep. No pets/ smokers. Avail Now. Call (504) 866-2250.

GARDEN DISTRICT APT

2840 St. Charles Ave. 1 br, 1 ba, lr, kitchen w/ appliances. Off street parking included. No dogs. $775/mo. Call 874-4330.

$1500 OFF ST CHARLES 2 BED UPPER PETS OK UNIQUE SPACIOUS APT IN 4 UNIT BLDG LOTS OF CHARM & PRIVACY. 1250 SF 504-940-0434 MOJOWORKING@AOL.COM

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1201 Church Street

3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $235,000

1207 Church Street

On National Register. Recreation of Antebellum Mansion, c. 1906. 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $385,000

Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate • 601-529-6710

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4628 PRESS DR • $265K OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3