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Peychaud ’ s opened in the Spring of 2021 by the group behind the award-winning Cane & Table . The menu by Nicholas Jarrett ( of Cure and The Saint ) focuses solely on the city ’ s most storied recipes . “ There is no singular person who has had more influence in shaping cocktails in New Orleans than Antoine Peychaud ; it is a unique opportunity to honor his legacy ,” exclaims Neal Bodenheimer , co-owner and founder of three of the city ’ s most respected dining and drinking spots .
A refreshing Peychaud ’ s Fizz ( a citrus peelinfused Peychaud ’ s aperitivo with fresh lemon , a touch of sugar , strawberry , cucumber , and soda ), a Ramos Gin Fizz , a Pimm ’ s Cup , or a French 75 are best sipped in the charming courtyard alongside the three-tiered black antique fountain , tropical foliage , and a spirit-discerning crowd . Open daily at 4pm except Tuesdays at 727 Toulouse Street . maisondeville . com
For a sip of pleasure in the heart of the Vieux Carré , Patrick ’ s Bar Vin is the quintessential wine bar , offering a robust wine selection and a cozy and intimate atmosphere that is unlike any other in the city . Dapper Belgium-born local celebrity Patrick Van Hoorebeek , a French Quarter bon vivant , holds court at his wine bar with large , cozy yet intimate seating areas both inside and outside in the quaint courtyard . Wines by the glass are the specialty , with a special offer of seven wines at $ 7 a
Patrick ' s Bar Vin glass . Just ask for Patrick ’ s Best Kept Secret ! Among the many classic cocktails served are Bar Vin Kiss ( a shot of Veuve Cliquot ,) a Champagne Cocktail , French 75 , Bar Vin Royale , French Sangria , and Bar Vin Sazerac . Domestic , local , imported and draft beers are served including beers from France , Denmark and many from Belgium , including several on draft . Patrick says most people who visit “ start with a glass of wine and later switch to bubbles .” There are over twenty different kinds of champagne to choose from ! Merci ! Only a few steps from Bourbon Street , Bar Vin has a uniquely European ambiance . Discover celebrated wines , plush leather seating , a cozy brick courtyard for al fresco sipping , and joie de vivre that can be hard to find outside of Europe . It offers guests personalized , climate-controlled wine lockers in which they can store their own bottles to celebrate life at any time !
The bar is a perennial award winner and was recently awarded Gayot ’ s top ten wine bars in the United States for 2021 . Though Patrick ’ s Bar Vin recently celebrated their tenth anniversary , Patrick has been at the top of the restaurant industry since he moved here from Belgium in 1986 .
Patrick ’ s Bar Vin is the place to tailgate in style for an upscale football experience . You may notice what appear to be elegant mirrors in the sitting area ; those are televisions ! Enjoy sitting in a comfy leather chair while imbibing in an excellent bottle of wine , champagne , cocktail , or beer while cheering on your favorite team . Opens at 4pm on Thursday and 2pm on Friday , Saturday , and Sunday at 730 Bienville Street . patricksbarvin . com
For an authentic New Orleans experience , Mahogany Jazz Hall is a premier jazz club that is presently the most reliable venue in the French Quarter to hear the best traditional jazz in town . The ambience has a pre-Prohibition feel to it , a step back into a bygone era .
Co-owner Kate Fulton arrived right after Katrina from the Czech Republic to work with what would become her family at a local renowned jazz hall . She came to know all of the traditional jazz performers in town , developed a true passion for jazz , and even married a premier trumpeter , Mike Fulton . Kate and her friend Jun Yoshizaki , another jazz aficionado from Japan , often spent their afternoons together reflecting on life during the pandemic . They both enjoy drinking mezcal and frequently drank a unique lavender cocktail they concocted using mezcal , lemon , maraschino liqueur , and Crème de Violette . This led to
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