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Vampire Café
VAMPIRE CAFÉ 801 Royal St | vampirecafe . com
Dying for an otherworld dining experience ? Step into this bewitching bistro complete with spirited cocktails and food with a bite . You ’ ll be seduced by the restaurant ’ s intimate feel and alluring vampire vibe including the elegant chandeliers and gold cutlery — as we all know , silver and vampires do not mix ! There ’ s also sidewalk dining available for those ready to brave the daylight . Grab a Blood Bag Cocktail filled with fangria , or a Type O blackberry mojito . Feeling the need to feed ? Start your Sunday brunch with a Bloodiest Mary made with Vampyre Vodka , then indulge in lush shrimp and grits with Andouille sausage and tasso , or a vampire breakfast burger — a succulent 50 / 50 blend of bacon and beef , topped with candied bacon , fried egg , and maple aioli . For nocturnal dining , try first bites like fried deviled eggs topped with caviar , or warm , creamy baked brie slathered with honey , peaches , and basil . Main bites such as pan-seared salmon with caper butter over cauliflower rice , blackened alligator po ’ boy with vampire cream sauce , and seared scallops ( with roasted corn maque choux , bacon and browned butter ) are all tasty toothsome options . Don ’ t miss the decadent after-bites like Death by Chocolate , or the blood orange crème brulée . Leave with a heightened sense ( and a complimentary teacup ) after a proper high tea with a magical twist . Sip bubbly and tea while snacking on finger sandwiches , scones , and petit fours all while having your tea leaves read . Now , that ’ s something to sink your teeth into !
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