Café Navarre
RumChata cream liqueur and vanilla over ice ), or the Kailua Caramela ( black & tan roast , caramel , coffee liqueur and steamed milk topped with whipped cream ). They also offer a swanky dinner menu called “ Abita After Dark ” and a catering menu .
Café Navarre – cafenavarre . com This unassuming , local eatery is owned and operated by Heather Riccobono , a fourthgeneration restaurateur who grew up in the restaurant business spending her high school and college days working in family restaurants and learning every aspect , from the ground up . So , when the old Weaver ’ s Po-boys in Lakeview came up for sale , it was Heather ’ s opportunity to become the top dog of her own place . Since 2007 , Café Navarre has been tempting diners with their howlo-licious , casual eats from the thin-crust artisan pizzas and family-recipe sandwiches to the yummy salads . The cozy , outdoor covered patio was added a few years later , so cuddly canines can tag along while you dig into breakfast , lunch , brunch or dinner . If you have an itch for eggs that needs to be scratched , then this is your place ! Fetch one of their signature eggs Benedict options like Eggs Cochon with slow roasted pulled pork , or Creamed Spinach and Artichoke served with creamy hollandaise and poached eggs . As for omelets , the Texmex , a savory combo of chicken , onions , bell peppers , tomatoes , avocado , cheddar and salsa , or The Shroom featuring mushrooms , feta , spinach , onions , tomatoes and mozzarella are sure to please your pack . Wet your whiskers with one of the refreshing top-shelf frozen concoctions such as a Watermelon Frosé , Wildberry Mojito , Skinny Pina Colada , Bellini or Negroni . Other libations sure to get your tail wagging include the Juno ( cucumber vodka , muddled mint , simple syrup , fresh lime , splash of OJ and soda ), and the Elderflower Royale ( elderflower liquor , sparkling wine , soda and lemon squeeze ). Check out happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 3 until 6 p . m . for drink and appetizer specials . Café Navarre ’ s super friendly staff will show Fido some love , too with dog bowls filled with fresh water and maybe even a treat or two .
Faubourg Brewing Co . – faubourgbrewery . com If you prefer your brunch bubbles in the form of beer then we have a spot that you ’ re sure to go mutts over ! Leash up Fido and head to Faubourg Brewing Co ., the city ’ s oldest operating brewery , every Saturday and Sunday to enjoy some totally pawsome food and topnotch brews . Tasty brunch grub like the Trash Grits ( a heaping bowl of cheese grits layered with smoked gouda , grilled onions and pulled pork topped with sriracha sauce and a fried egg ), or Chicken and Waffle ( a fluffy Belgianstyle waffle served with fried boneless chicken , whipped honey butter and Steen ’ s bourbon cane syrup ) will not disappoint . Other tempting treats include Boudin Egg Rolls stuffed with pepper jack cheese , 1907 Lager Fish Tacos ( catfish battered with Faubourg 1907 Lager , fried to perfection and served with jalapeno tartar sauce and citrus slaw ) and The Original Crawfish Poutine ( crispy seasoned fries slathered with buttery crawfish étouffée and pepper jack cheese ). Looking for the ultimutt brunch beer to complement all that goodness ?
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