Carnival in New Orleans is a time of
celebration, festivities, and drinking. And with the reputation that New
Orleans has, there's definitely a lot of drinking to be had. New Orleans is
known internationally for our quality craft cocktails, so it's no doubt you can
find some good Bloody Mary's here. Here are five local spots to enjoy a glass
of Bloody Mary to end the Carnival season.
Daisy Dukes
With a motto like, "Nuttin' fancy, just great
Southern eatin'," you know that Daisy Dukes provides straight forward and good
tasting food. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for
enjoying its Cajun and Southern menu. Classics like chicken and waffles,
biscuits and gravy, and country fried steak are popular dishes you can get.
Make sure to wash all of that down with Daisy Dukes' award winning Bloody Mary.
Multiple Locations, daisydukesrestaurant.com
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
Originally stating out as a cozy Mid-City
restaurant, the Ruby Slipper Café can now be found in multiple locations across
the Gulf South. Some of their signature items include fried green tomatoes,
eggs cochon, and the Three Little Pigs Omelet. The restaurant's award-winning
Bloody Mary is paired with your choice of vodka, tequila blanco, or
bacon-infused vodka. Have some good times at the Ruby Slipper! Multiple
Locations, therubyslippercafe.net
Apolline
If you're looking for modern Louisiana dishes
made from local ingredients, then Apolline is the place for you. Located on
beautiful and busy Magazine Street, head out to Apolline and enjoy selections
from either their brunch or dinner menu. Quality entrees such as Gulf shrimp
and grits, seared diver scallops, and paneed veal medallions are all on offer.
The restaurant's wine and cocktails are extensive and refreshing. 4729
Magazine St., 504-894-8881, apollinerestaurant.com
Katie's
Family owned and operated, Katie's Restaurant
& Bar has been feeding New Orleanians old-school classics since 1984. Start
off your meal with the swamp fries, provel garlic bread, or the triple battered
onion rings with remoulade. Come out for Sunday brunch to enjoy Southern
staples like loaded hash browns or chargrilled oysters. Make sure to ask for
Katie's best Bloody Mary. 3701 Iberville St., 504-488-6582, katiesinmidcity.com
Cafe Amelie
If you're celebrating Carnival with your
significant other, then you need to bring him or her to Café Amelie. This
elegant spot provides contemporary Louisiana cuisine for both brunch and
dinner. Start off with the country poutine with cochon de lait and save room
for the chocolate melting cake or the mixed berry crumble. You won't be
disappointed with Café Amelie's craft cocktail menu. 912 Royal St.,
504-412-8965, cafeamelie.com
