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that served Lakeview , West End and Gentilly for over 50 years . The site itself is where Louis Armstrong learned to play the trumpet in 1913 . Today , however , the hot spot will have you rolling over for its delish comfort-style cuisine with a distinct Louisiana flair . Chef Susan sources local ingredients to create fetching fare , including shrimp Creole with Louisiana rice and fried eggplant ; fried cauliflower with pepper jelly and crab boil aioli ; fried chicken with mac n ’ cheese , smothered greens and Tabasco honey ; cochon de lait po ’ boy with Creolaise , slaw and fried pickle ; and a divine pecan pie with vanilla ice cream . Celebrate the season with your favorite furry pal in the outdoor space while sipping a specialty cocktail such as Bubbles & Elders — a tasty blend of sparkling wine , St . Elder and lemon juice — or opt for a classic old-fashioned or Manhattan . There ’ s also an eclectic selection of wine on draft sold by-the-glass or carafe , and several local brew options from Urban South , Zony Mash , Port Orleans , Parish Brewing Company , NOLA Brewing and Second Line Brewing . Pups are given water bowls , so Fido can toast , too . You ’ re sure to dig up something tempting at Rosedale to get your tail wagging . Bone-appetit !
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It ’ s an exciting time at The Tasting Room ! Since assuming ownership in 2019 , owner Christopher Jones , who has an affinity for Boston Terriers and currently has a precious one named Steve Austin , has taken the cozy wine bar and restaurant to the next level and once again , he ’ s moving up — literally . The laid-back , welcoming spot now has a newly remodeled upstairs space available for private functions , special events , live music and wine and food pairings . And with more square footage comes the need unleash a new menu , so the team brought in Danielle Gonzalzles to tail-or make the perfect one ! Danielle joins The Tasting Room with more than 20 years of culinary experience , from corporate to fine dining . She is a new transplant to New Orleans , originally from Chicago . Dig into savory selections , such as the meatball carbonara : two meatballs topped with house-made white wine carbonara sauce , shredded bacon and quail egg , served with toast ; or the Bourbon burger , a 6-oz steak burger with house-made Bourbon jam and cheddar cheese . You ’ ll find several doggone tasty vegetarian options , such as the crispy potatoes — fried fingerling potatoes tossed in house-made pesto with shaved Parmesan . And with Chef Danielle ’ s extensive pastry background , you ’ re sure to find several paws-itively delicious desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth . Don ’ t miss the popular Sunday Brunch ( complete with biweekly drag shows !) with $ 25 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys . Enjoy the quaint courtyard , or grab a sidewalk seat with your fur baby to sip unique wines or choose from the fine collection of scotch , tequila and whiskey . Pair your libation of choice with the Tasting Room Board , a savory selection of cheeses , charcuterie and seasonal accoutrements perfect to share with your pack . Take in Happy Hour with Fido Monday thru Friday from 4 – 6 p . m . or enjoy half-priced wine by the bottle every Wednesday from 6 – 10 p . m . Water bowls are provided for your pooch , so you can both sip in style .
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