The Best Bloody Marys - Bobby Herbert’s Cajun Cannon
Unlike any other sports-themed restaurant, Bobby Herbert’s is a welcoming experience. Try to join their “Burger-Eaters Hall of Fame” by completing the Cannon Burger Challenge. Their Bloody Mary is a monster of a drink, topped with cocktail onions, olives, pickled green beans, fried shrimp, bacon, and a crab cake ball — a meal in a glass.
bobbyheberts.com
The Best Cocktails - The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Spinning for over 70 years, this bar is known for its revolving bar, live music, and long list of cocktails. Located in the haunted Hotel Monteleone, this lively scene is often super busy so try to get there early.
hotelmonteleone.com
The Best Hurricanes - Pat O’Brien’s
Originally a speakeasy before the repeal of Prohibition, this historic bar has been running since 1933. Stop by to see their Dueling Piano Show and sip on a famous Hurricane drink. Pat O’Brien’s now has more locations in San Antonio, TX, and Orlando, Florida.
patobriens.com
The Best Beignets - The Vintage
Choose from their various beignet flavors such as matcha, s’mores, cinnamon sugar, raspberry filled, and more — or order their “Fancy Beignet Flight” to try them all. If your beignet is not a pillow of goodness, then take it back! Their beignets are served all day until they close, so you can get your sugar fix in at any time of the day.
www.thevintagenola.com
The Best Bananas Foster - Brennan’s
A New Orleans Original since 1946, their innovative Creole menu offers French and Spanish-influenced dishes. Their elegant old-world decor and attentive service make this restaurant worth winning so many awards. Don’t forget to order their Bananas Foster -- after all, the world-famous dessert was invented at Brennan’s Vieux Carre Restaurant on Bourbon Street. They even make the sweet treat in front of you — who doesn’t love dinner with a “show.”
www.brennansneworleans.com
The Best Bread Pudding - Liuzza’s
This genuine New Orleans staple uses generational recipes that have remained the same ever since the opening of the restaurant in 1996. Their bread pudding with rum sauce is a well-known delicacy. No matter who you are, if you are a local or a visitor, you are welcome at Liuzza’s.
www.liuzzasbtt.com
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