My New Orleans
04/01/2021
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New Orleans has long enjoyed a tradition of outdoor dining, from crawfish-laden picnic tables to candlelit courtyards. Over the past year, many restaurants have responded to COVID-19 concerns by adding, expanding or beautifying outside seating to give patrons and staff extra breathing room.
As we settle into spring, there’s no better time to sample the abundant alfresco options in neighborhoods across the city. This list represents just a fraction of places where the outdoor ambience might cure your spring fever.
Acorn
Acorn, the café from Dickie Brennan & Co., may be connected to the Louisiana Children’s Museum in City Park, but it’s not just for kids. A stunning contemporary terrace overlooking the park’s “Little Lake” makes Acorn an ideal spot for coffee, drinks or a meal – at any age. The breakfast burrito (served all day) and thin patty double burger are a good match for grown-up appetites, as is the selection of local
NEW ORLEANS (AP) During last year s Carnival season, tourists at the Elysian Fields Inn gathered over breakfast to talk about parades from the night before.
Rebecca Santana
A bike sits outside Artisan Bar and Cafe on St. Claude Avenue on Jan. 30, 2021, in New Orleans. The toll of this yearâs toned-down Mardi Gras is evident on St. Claude Avenue, an off-the-beaten-track stretch that has become a destination in recent years. (AP Photo/Dorthy Ray) February 10, 2021 - 8:30 AM
NEW ORLEANS - During last year s Carnival season, tourists at the Elysian Fields Inn gathered over breakfast to talk about parades from the night before. At NOLA Art Bar, they sipped cocktails and watched a parade go by. At Kajun s Pub, many revelers started and ended Fat Tuesday in the bar.