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eye-opening cocktails like Treme au Lait made with pecan vodka , chicory liqueur , and coffee topped with whipped cream and nutmeg . Or a Cajun Bloody Mary with spiced green beans and house-made brine . Whether you dine indoors or al fresco , you ’ re sure to leave with a pleased palate and a warm heart .
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Several owners have operated this iconic NOLA eatery since the Sbisa family first turned it into a restaurant in 1899 . Today , it is in deft hands with chef and co-owner Alfred Singleton at the kitchen ’ s helm . The New Orleans native honed his culinary skills in top local restaurants , including Dickie Brennan ’ s Steakhouse and Desi
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Vega ’ s Steakhouse , before returning to Café Sbisa . Renowned for their weekend jazz brunch , Chef Alfred ’ s menu focuses on locally sourced , French- Creole cuisine with selections like Eggs Sbisa ( poached eggs , grilled Andouille , wilted spinach , and smoked tomato basil Hollandaise ), shrimp and grits with Andouille sausage , Bananas Foster pain perdu with toasted pecans , and crawfish etouffee omelette with popcorn rice and cheddar cheese . Panko-dusted Louisiana crab-cakes with citrus aioli , or crispy fried pickles with remoulade , are terrific starters . Indulge in bottomless mimosas for a true New Orleans brunch experience . For dinner , the Oysters Sbisa ( flash fried Louisiana oysters nestled atop creamed spinach , finished with Tabasco Hollandaise , bacon and Parmesan ) is pure heaven ! Other favorites include Courtboullion , classic bouillabaisse teeming with fresh seafood ,
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