Looking to explore the newest restaurant and retail additions to New Orleans? From a new butcher to a fresh cocktail lounge with outdoor seating, read on for the newest spots to make their debut around town.
The Pelican Lounge
A Milan newcomer, The Pelican Lounge is a bar featuring billiards, beers, spirits, and bean bags located at 2021 Foucher St.
Kick it backyard-style in the lounge's grassy outdoor seating area on wooden picnic tables next to a game of cornhole, or belly up to the marble bar inside to sample cocktails like the Moscow Mule, made with vodka, ginger beer, and bitters; the Porch Swing, made with gin, Pimm's, sprite, fresh lime juice and cucumber; and the Irish Mule, made with Jameson, ginger beer and fresh lime juice.
Piece Of Meat
Stop by 3301 Bienville St. and you'll find Piece Of Meat, a new butcher, offering smokey barbecue, cocktails, beers and more.
Get ready for sandwiches like the Delicate Lady, stacked with smoked chicken salad and blueberry barbecue sauce; Steve's Jersey Special, full of Italian sausage, slow-cooked peppers and onions, provolone cheese and garlic aioli; and the vegetarian-friendly No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Sandwich, made with mushrooms, whipped goat cheese, balsamic red onions and arugula.
Byblos Mediterranean Cuisine
Byblos Mediterranean Cuisine is a Mediterranean spot, that recently opened its doors at 737 Octavia St. in West Riverside.
With three stars out of six reviews so far on Yelp, the new establishment is still finding its way, but its early days.
"It's OK overall with good falafel sandwiches and other Middle Eastern items," Yelper Ravi N. said. "I consider the prices far too high for a counter service place."
Yelper Bryant G. added, "This place will put Shawarma On The Go out of business. Far more options, better flavor, and not inside of a gas station. Quick Mediterranean eatery."
